Cancellation of Removal
A Path to a Green Card for Nonpermanent Residents
In some cases, nonpermanent residents can qualify for a form of deportation relief called cancellation of removal, even allowing the foreign national to obtain a green card and become a permanent resident.
At Ali & Associates, we understand that facing removal proceedings is one of the most stressful experiences you will ever go through. Our attorneys provide compassionate, aggressive legal representation before the Immigration Court, helping nonpermanent residents prepare complete, accurate, and well-supported cancellation of removal applications.
If you are a nonpermanent resident at risk of being removed from the United States, call Ali & Associates to see if you meet the requirements for cancellation of removal. We can also help you with each step of the application process, from establishing continuous physical presence to demonstrating exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a qualifying relative.
Our attorneys assist clients with
How We Can Help With Your Cancellation of Removal Case
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Cancellation of removal applications for nonpermanent residents
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Eligibility evaluations
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Custody and bond hearings
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Supporting evidence collection
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Immigration Court hearing preparation
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Hardship documentation for qualifying relatives
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Cancellation of removal for permanent residents (LPR)
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Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
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Initial Consultation
We review your immigration history, continuous presence in the United States, and family circumstances to determine
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Case Preparation
Our attorneys prepare your cancellation of removal application, organize supporting evidence, and build a strong legal strategy for Immigration Court.
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Immigration Court Hearing
We prepare you for your merits hearing before the Immigration Judge and ensure you understand every stage of the removal proceedings.
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Ongoing Support
We remain available to assist with appeals, additional evidence requests, and the next steps in your case.
Why Clients Trust Us
Helping Nonpermanent Residents Build a Future in the United States
Personalized legal representation
Personalized removal defense strategies
Thorough court preparation
Experienced cancellation of removal attorneys
Responsive communication
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Questions & Consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cancellation of removal?
Cancellation of removal is a form of relief that allows certain nonpermanent residents in removal proceedings to obtain lawful permanent resident status if they meet specific eligibility requirements.
Who may qualify for cancellation of removal?
Nonpermanent residents who have been continuously physically present in the United States for at least 10 years, have good moral character, have no disqualifying criminal convictions, and can demonstrate that their removal would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child may qualify.
What counts as continuous physical presence?
Generally, you must show physical presence in the United States for a continuous period of at least 10 years immediately before your application, with only brief, casual, and innocent absences.
What is exceptional and extremely unusual hardship?
This is a high legal standard requiring proof that your qualifying relative would suffer hardship substantially beyond what would normally be expected from removal, such as serious medical, financial, or educational impacts.
What happens during my Immigration Court hearing?
An Immigration Judge will review your application, hear your testimony and that of any witnesses, and consider supporting evidence regarding your hardship claim before deciding whether to grant cancellation of removal.
How can an immigration attorney help?
An experienced attorney can evaluate your eligibility, prepare your application, organize supporting evidence, prepare you for your court hearing, and guide you throughout the entire cancellation of removal process to help present the strongest case possible.