تطورات دراماتيكية في أحداث اليمن والأحداث تسير نحو التدويل بطلب من منصور ودعم خليجي

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div dir="RTL" style="background: white; direction: rtl; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">هجوم الحوثيين على تعز وإطلاق النار الكثيف المتبادل بين مختلف الأطراف في المدينة وبسبب بوصول أرتال عسكرية يوم أمس محملة بمئات من الجند، والأسلحة الثقيلة والمتوسطة، الأمر الذي يوحي بتوجه لجماعة الحوثيين بخوض حرب ضد القوات الموالية للرئيس اليمني عبد ربه منصور هادي، وعقدت اللجنة الأمنية في تعز اجتماعا رأسه محافظ المحافظة شوقي هائل، أقرت فيه سحب نقاط التفتيش المستحدثة ومنع أي استحداثات جديدة، وحضر الاجتماع قادة أمنيين وعسكريين بينهم قائد فرع قوات الأمن الخاصة في المحافظة، ويأتي الاجتماع عقب وصول تعزيزات لمئات المسلحين الحوثيين وآخرين موالين للرئيس السابق علي عبدالله صالح بزي قوات الأمن الخاصة (الأمن المركزي سابقاً)، وانتشارهم وسيطرتهم على مواقع عسكرية ومؤسسات حكومية</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalk7mdC_AUnJmYqKTr_TB1_m4bCwPgOJSpMgvtkr_B6lKAFcwEwp7gVfWHX4sQOjxKZ7eaPEjQQC_0nMphrhUJWwWTqd48Ph5xW6njoSDvfhYPf-3MZOVQle9R5JWmfcYgy1Kn5Sl9lk/s1600/%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%84.jpg" /></span></div> <div dir="RTL" style="background: white; direction: rtl; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">وسبق أن حذرت اللجنة الأمنية في المحافظة من وصول أي تعزيزات عسكرية إلى المحافظة، واعترفت يوم أمس بأن التعزيزات التي وصلت إلى مقر قوات الأمن الخاصة لم تكن بطلب اللجنة الأمنية إطلاقاً</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="RTL"></span> <span lang="AR-SA">وذكر إن التحرك الفعال والجاد هو المطلوب في هذه اللحظة، مضيفاً ان الخطر الآن بات كبيراً فيما لو استمرت جماعته في تسامحها</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div dir="RTL" style="background: white; direction: rtl; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">واتهم الحوثي الرئيس هادي بالولاء لقوى خارجية، والدمية التي تتحرك من الخارج حد وصفه، وهاجم زعيم الجماعة، التي تعلن عداءها لدول الخليج، دولا خليجية واتهمها بدفع أموال طائلة لزعزعة الأمن والاستقرار في اليمن، ودعم منظومة تترأسها أمريكا وإسرائيل</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div dir="RTL" style="background: white; direction: rtl; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">وقال إن القوى السياسية تماطل في حسم الحوار بهدف تعطيل العملية السياسية، وإن حوار «موفنبيك» يهدف إلى استحضار النموذج الليبي وتطبيقه في اليمن ويجعل هادي مطية لإثارة الفتن والصراعات، وتابع الحوثي لا يمكن أن نراهن على حوار القوى السياسية الذي لا يعدوا أن يكون «سمراً»، ترعاه أطراف تعادي الشعب، وأوضح بأنه "لن نقبل بالحوار على هذا الشكل ما لم فإن الشعب سيتجه إلى استكمال الإعلان الدستوري</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>".<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div dir="RTL" style="background: white; direction: rtl; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">أما على الصعيدين الإقليمي والدولي، <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">وفي ظل هذه الأحداث التي باتت تهدد الأمن الخليجي عامة، يطالب الشارع في دول مجلس التعاون بدرء هذه المخاطر المحدقة بالأمن القومي لكيانات دول الخليج أمام عدم قدرة الرئيس عبد ربه منصور هادي من ضبط التجاوزات الأمنية في الجبهة الداخلية من خلال إيجاد صيغة توافقية لإيجاد حزام أمني يحمي دول الخليج من أي عبث محتمل مع فرض سياج لمحاصرة الأحداث في اليمن كي لا تتجاوز حدودها للدول الخليجية المحيطة بها وحصرها في تلك المناطق فقط</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" lang="AR-SA" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span dir="LTR"></span> </span><span dir="LTR" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">.</span><span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">أما دولياً فقد كان مجلس الأمن الدولي دعا كل الأطراف والقوى السياسية اليمنية، في الجلسة الطارئة التي عُقدت بدعوة من الرئيس اليمني عبد ربه منصور هادي، إلى الالتزام بالمبادرة الخليجية وآليات تنفيذها</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.</span><span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">وأعرب عن استيائه من سيطرة المسلحين الحوثيين على مؤسسات الدولة وعدم التزامهم مطالب القرارات الدولية التي تنص على انسحاب المسلحين من مؤسسات الدولة والمدن، بالإضافة إلى إعادة الأسلحة المنهوبة التي سيطروا عليها من المعسكرات والألوية العسكرية إبان سيطرتهم على العاصمة صنعاء</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBc6bK4XZoVzIg8RAIUeGboHdCP6WUtROARkxtPtBMPDTo3Q0ZB7SfOvfz0cpVLCsJTqgt8U_0dR4BfTx4TNcVssUokuRSh78_2-TbpvoxnjhCGqLhGPusuUlJ7uV4xY4JlTxrXUKz_w/s1600/%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%84+(1).jpg" /></span></div> <div dir="RTL" style="background: white; direction: rtl; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><br /></span></div> <div dir="RTL" style="background: white; direction: rtl; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">ودان مجلس الأمن الدولي القصف الجوي لمقاتلات حربية من الجيش اليمني الذي يسيطر عليه الحوثيون، على المقر الرئاسي في عدن</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div dir="RTL" style="background: white; direction: rtl; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">وجدد المجلس في جلسته ادانته الإجراءات الأحادية للحوثيين وإعلانها لما يُسمى الإعلان الدستوري الذي يمنح مسلحيها سلطات واسعة من ضمنها حكم البلاد، مؤكدا دعمه جهود مجلس التعاون الخليجي في عملية الانتقال السياسي، ورحب بالدعوة إلى الحوار في الرياض، وأكد استعداده لاتخاذ مزيد من التدابير ضد أي طرف في حال عدم تنفيذ قراراته، وقال المبعوث الأممي جمال بنعمر إن الحوثيين لم يكفوا عن التوسع والسيطرة ويتجهون جنوباً إلى محافظة لحج وعدن (جنوبي اليمن)، بدعم من قوى عسكرية وأطراف سياسية نافذة، في إشارة للرئيس السابق علي عبدالله صالح</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div dir="RTL" style="background: white; direction: rtl; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">وأضاف ان الحوار هو الطريق الوحيد لتجنب حرب أهلية، التي عززتها أحداث الأسابيع الماضية، وقال بنعمر إن الكثير من مطالب مجلس الأمن حول اليمن لم يتم الوفاء بها، وإن المملكة ومجلس التعاون الخليجي أديا دوراً تاريخياً لمساعدة اليمن في عملية الانتقال السياسي، في حين طالب مندوب اليمن بالأمم المتحدة المجلس بمواجهة ما سماها المطامع الإيرانية في بلاده</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">من جانبه أعلن المبعوث الأممي <span style="color: windowtext;">جمال بن عمر</span> بأن جلسات الحوار اليمني ستعقد في <span style="color: windowtext;">الدوحة</span>، أما توقيع الاتفاق فسوف يكون العاصمة <span style="color: windowtext;">السعودية</span>.</span><span dir="LTR" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">وكان مجلس الأمن الدولي التابع للأمم المتحدة قد منح  بن عمر تفويضا بتحديد مكان انعقاد الحوار اليمني من أجل إنهاء الصراع المستعر هناك منذ عدة سنوات وتفاقمه في الفترة الأخيرة.</span><span dir="LTR" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">وقد أصدر مجلس الأمن عقب اجتماع أمس بيانا بالإجماع أكد فيه دعم الرئيس اليمني <span style="color: windowtext;">عبد ربه منصور هادي</span> في مواجهته مع الحوثيين، وتمسكَه بوحدة اليمن.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 9.6pt; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">في غضون ذلك عبر وزير الخارجية السعودي عن أمله بحل سلمي للأزمة في اليمن، ولكنه أشار إلى أنه في حال عدم حصول ذلك، فإن دول المنطقة ستتخذ ما تراه مناسبا.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">ودعا الفيصل -بمؤتمر صحفي في الرياض مع نظيره البريطاني فيليب هاموند- إلى انسحاب</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span> </span><span dir="LTR" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="color: windowtext;">جماعة الحوثي</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> </span><span lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">من مؤسسات الدولة، معتبرا أن أمن اليمن جزء لا يتجزأ من أمن دول الخليج</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span dir="LTR"></span>. </span><span lang="AR-SA" style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; padding: 0cm;">وأضاف الفيصل أن السعودية ضد أي تدخل إيراني في الشؤون اليمنية</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR" style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; padding: 0cm;"><span dir="LTR"></span>.</span><span lang="AR-SY" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SY; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; padding: 0cm;">ويرى أن الوقت قد حان للتحرك، لأن الحوثيين يواصلون التمدد على الأرض ويحتلون المطارات والمدن ويقصفون عدن بالطائرات ويعتقلون من يشاؤون ويهددون ويحشدون قواتهم، مشيرا إلى أن ذلك يدل على أنهم لا يريدون الاستمرار في الحوار أو الاستجابة لمطالب مجلس الأمن الدولي.<br /> </span><span lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><br /> <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">واعتبر أنه على اليمنيين والدول المحيطة باليمن وكذلك الدول الصديقة ألا تبقى متفرجة وأن تتحرك وتتخذ إجراءات عملية، بعد إعلان الحوثيين التعبئة العامة في البلاد.</span></span><span dir="LTR" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span lang="AR-SA" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">من جهة ثانية، قال عضو المجلس السياسي لجماعة أنصار الله (<span style="color: windowtext;">جماعة الحوثي</span>) محمد البُخيتي إن دول الخليج ستكون المتضرر الأول من أي تدخل عسكري في اليمن، وإن السعودية ستتحمل مسؤولية ذلك.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="RTL" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div>

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Immigration and nationality act INA (section 2, Chapter4)

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJR_kElLMd8s8wYXklQRSnKfh-H4WZuWhtuWpExII1IevALtX_sMxV_aE3cKy8nrWiBeF4kQvCfYDhPRKXgaRarKl9imThZUXGI1mzEcioxZG0obVUsth-e6hnf5iqhdv30ehqRxKZgIA/s1600/%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJR_kElLMd8s8wYXklQRSnKfh-H4WZuWhtuWpExII1IevALtX_sMxV_aE3cKy8nrWiBeF4kQvCfYDhPRKXgaRarKl9imThZUXGI1mzEcioxZG0obVUsth-e6hnf5iqhdv30ehqRxKZgIA/s1600/%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%84.jpg" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>CHAPTER 4 - INSPECTION, APPREHENSION, EXAMINATION, EXCLUSION, AND REMOVAL</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 231 - LISTS OF ALIEN AND CITIZEN PASSENGERS ARRIVING OR DEPARTING; RECORD OF RESIDENT ALIENS AND CITIZENS LEAVING PERMANENTLY FOR FOREIGN COUNTRY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> SEC. 231. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5276.html#0-0-0-4213"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4215"></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a) ARRIVAL MANIFESTS- For each commercial vessel or aircraft transporting any person to any seaport or airport of the United States from any place outside the United States, it shall be the duty of an appropriate official specified in subsection (d) to provide to any United States border officer (as defined in subsection (i)) at that port manifest information about each passenger, crew member, and other occupant transported on such vessel or aircraft prior to arrival at that port.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4217"></a>(b) DEPARTURE MANIFESTS- For each commercial vessel or aircraft taking passengers on board at any seaport or airport of the United States, who are destined to any place outside the United States, it shall be the duty of an appropriate official specified in subsection (d) to provide any United States border officer (as defined in subsection (i))before departure from such port manifest information about each passenger, crew member, and other occupant to be transported.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4219"></a>(c) CONTENTS OF MANIFEST- The information to be provided with respect to each person listed on a manifest required to be provided under subsection (a) or (b) shall include--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (1) complete name;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (2) date of birth;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (3) citizenship;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (4) sex;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (5) passport number and country of issuance;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (6) country of residence;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (7) United States visa number, date, and place of issuance, where applicable;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (8) alien registration number, where applicable; <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (9) United States address while in the United States; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (10) such other information the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Treasury determines as being necessary for the identification of the persons transported and for the enforcement of the immigration laws and to protect safety and national security.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4221"></a>(d) APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS SPECIFIED- An appropriate official specified in this subsection is the master or commanding officer, or authorized agent, owner, or consignee, of the commercial vessel or aircraft concerned.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4223"></a>(e) DEADLINE FOR REQUIREMENT OF ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF MANIFEST INFORMATION- Not later than January 1, 2003, manifest information required to be provided under subsection (a) or (b) shall be transmitted electronically by the appropriate official specified in subsection (d) to an immigration officer.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <br /> (f) PROHIBITION- No operator of any private or public carrier that is under a duty to provide manifest information under this section shall be granted clearance papers until the appropriate official specified in subsection (d) has complied with the requirements of this subsection, except that, in the case of commercial vessels or aircraft that the Attorney General determines are making regular trips to the United States, the Attorney General may, when expedient, arrange for the provision of manifest informa tion of persons departing the United States at a later date.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4225"></a>(g) PENALTIES AGAINST NONCOMPLYING SHIPMENTS, AIRCRAFT, OR CARRIERS- If it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that an appropriate official specified in subsection (d), any public or private carrier, or the agent of any transportation line, as the case may be, has refused or failed to provide manifest information required by subsection (a) or (b), or that the manifest information provided is not accurate and full based on information provided to the carrier, such official, carrier, or a gent, as the case may be, shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $1,000 for each person with respect to whom such accurate and full manifest information is not provided, or with respect to whom the manifest information is not prepared as prescribed by this section or by regulations issued pursuant thereto. No commercial vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance pending determination of the question of the liability to the payment of such penalty, or while it remains unpaid, and no such penalty shall b e remitted or refunded, except that clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such question upon the deposit with the Commissioner of a bond or undertaking approved by the Attorney General or a sum sufficient to cover such penalty.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (h) WAIVER- The Attorney General may waive the requirements of subsection (a) or (b) upon such circumstances and conditions as the Attorney General may by regulation prescribe.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (i) UNITED STATES BORDER OFFICER DEFINED- In this section, the term 'United States border officer' means, with respect to a particular port of entry into the United States, any United States official who is performing duties at that port of entry.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (j) RECORD OF CITIZEN AND RESIDENT ALIENS LEAVING PERMANENTLY FOR FOREIGN COUNTRIES.--The Attorney General may authorize immigration officers to record the following information regarding every resident person leaving the United States by way of the Canadian or Mexican borders for permanent residence in a foreign country: Names, age, and sex; whether married or single; calling or occupation; whether able to read or write; nationality; country of birth; country of which citizen or subject; race; last permane nt residence in the United States; intended future permanent residence; and time and port of last arrival in the United States; and if a United States citizen or national, the facts on which claim to that status is based.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 231 </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4213"></a><b>INA: ACT 231 FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>    Section 402(a) of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002, dated May 14, 2002, amended section 231 by sticking subsections (a), (b), (d), and (e), redesignating subsection (e) as (j), and by adding new subsections (a) through (i).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (b) EXTENSION TO LAND CARRIERS-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (1) STUDY- The President shall conduct a study regarding the feasibility of extending the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5276.html#0-0-0-230"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">231 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221), as amended by subsection (a), to any commercial carrier transporting persons by land to or from the United States. The study shall focus on the manner in which such requirement would be implemented to enhance the national security of the United States and the efficient cross-border flow of commerce and persons.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (2) REPORT- Not later than two years after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report setting forth the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (c) EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to persons arriving in, or departing from, the United States on or after the date of enactment of this Act (May 14, 2002).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4227"></a><b>INA: ACT 231 FN 2</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 2 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-24649.html#0-0-0-3221"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">115(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002, Public Law 107-77, dated November 28, 2001, amended section 231(b) in its entirety.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4229"></a><b>INA: ACT 231 FN 3</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 3 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-24649.html#0-0-0-3223"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">115(c) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002, Public Law 107-77, dated November 28, 2001, amended section 231(d).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 232 - DETENTION OF ALIENS FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EXAMINAITON </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5339.html#0-0-0-4231"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 232 [8 U.S.C. 1252]<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4233"></a>(a) Detention of Aliens.-For the purpose of determining whether aliens (including alien crewmen) arriving at ports of the United States belong to any of the classes inadmissible under this Act, by reason of being afflicted with any of the diseases or mental or physical defects or disabilities set forth in section 212(a), or whenever the Attorney General has received information showing that any aliens are coming from a country or have embarked at a place where any of such diseases are prevalent or epidemic, such aliens shall be detained by the Attorney General for a sufficient time to enable the immigration officers and medical officers to subject such aliens to observation and an examination sufficient to determine whether or not they belong to inadmissible classes. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4235"></a>(b) Physical and Mental Examination. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5339.html#0-0-0-4237"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">- The physical and mental examination of arriving aliens (including alien crewmen) shall be made by medical officers of the United States Public Health Service, who shall conduct all medical examinations and shall certify, for the information of the immigration officers and the immigration judges, any physical and mental defect or disease observed by such medical officers in any such alien. If medical officers of the United States Public Health Service are not available, civil surgeons of not less than four years' professional experience may be employed for such service upon such terms as may be prescribed by the Attorney General. Aliens (including alien crewmen) arriving at ports of the United States shall be examined by at least one such medical officer or civil surgeon under such administrative regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe, and under medical regulations prepared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Medical officers of the United States Public Health Service who have had special training in the diagnosis of insanity and mental defects shall be detailed for duty or employed at such ports of entry as the Attorney General may designate, and such medical officers shall be provided with suitable facilities for the detention and examination of all arriving aliens who it is suspected may be inadmissible under paragraph (1) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1201"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, and the services of interpreters shall be provided for such examination. Any alien certified under paragraph (1) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1201"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">may appeal to a board of medical officers of the United States Public Health Service, which shall be convened by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and any such alien may introduce before such board one expert medical witness at his own cost and expense.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-2687"></a>(c) Certification of Certain Helpless Aliens.-If an examining medical officer determines that an alien arriving in the United States is inadmissible, is helpless from sickness, mental or physical disability, or infancy, and is accompanied by another alien whose protection or guardianship may be required, the officer may certify such fact for purposes of applying section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2683"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(10)(B)</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">with respect to the other alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 232 </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4231"></a><b>INA: ACT 232 FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>    Amended by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1593"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 308(b)(2) of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4237"></a><b>INA: ACT 232 FN2</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 2     </b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1593"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 308(b)(2) of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. This subsection was previously INA section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5379.html#0-0-0-236"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">234 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 233 - ENTRY THROUGH OR FROM FOREIGN TERRITORY AND ADJACENT ISLANDS; LANDING STATIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 233. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5361.html#0-0-0-4239"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[8 U.S.C. 1228] <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4241"></a>(a) The Attorney General shall have power to enter into contracts with transportation lines for the inspection and admission of aliens coming to the United States from foreign territory or from adjacent islands. No such transportation line shall be allowed to land any such alien in the United States until and unless it has entered into any such contracts which may be required by the Attorney General. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4243"></a>(b) Every transportation line engaged in carrying alien passengers for hire to the United States from foreign territory or from adjacent islands shall provide and maintain at its expense suitable landing stations, approved by the Attorney General, conveniently located at the point or points of entry. No such transportation line shall be allowed to land any alien passengers in the United States until such landing stations are provided, and unless such stations are thereafter maintained to the satisf action of the Attorney General. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4245"></a>(c) The Attorney General shall have power to enter into contracts including bonding agreements with transportation lines to guarantee the passage through the United States in immediate and continuous transit of aliens destined to foreign countries. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, such aliens may not have their classification changed under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-8006.html#0-0-0-282"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">248 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4247"></a>(d) As used in this section the terms "transportation line" and "transportation company" include, but are not limited to, the owner, charterer, consignee, or authorized agent operating any vessel or aircraft or railroad train bringing aliens to the United States, to foreign territory, or to adjacent islands.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 233 </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4239"></a><b>INA: ACT 233 FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>    Redesignated by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1197"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 308 of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(formerly INA § 238).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 234 - DESIGNATION OF PORTS OF ENTRY FOR ALIENS ARRIVING BY CIVIL AIRCRAFT<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 234 . [8 U.S.C. 1229] The Attorney General is authorized <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4249"></a>(1) by regulation to designate as ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft any of the ports of entry for civil aircraft designated as such in accordance with law; <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4251"></a>(2) by regulation to provide such reasonable requirements for aircraft in civil air navigation with respect to giving notice of intention to land in advance of landing, or notice of landing, as shall be deemed necessary for purposes of administration and enforcement of this Act; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4253"></a>(3) by regulation to provide for the application to civil air navigation of the provisions of this Act where not expressly so provided in this Act to such extent and upon such conditions as he deems necessary. Any person who violates any regulation made under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $2,000 which may be remitted or mitigated by the Attorney General in accordance with such proceedings as the Attorney General shall by regulation prescribe. In case the violation is by the own er or person in command of the aircraft, the penalty shall be a lien upon the aircraft, and such aircraft may be libeled therefor in the appropriate United States court. The determination by the Attorney General and remission or mitigation of the civil penalty shall be final. In case the violation is by the owner or person in command of the aircraft, the penalty shall be a lien upon the aircraft and may be collected by proceedings in rem which shall conform as nearly as may be to civil suits in adm iralty. The Supreme Court of the United States, and under its direction other courts of the United States, are authorized to prescribe rules regulating such proceedings against aircraft in any particular not otherwise provided by law. Any aircraft made subject to a lien by this section may be summarily seized by, and placed in the custody of such persons as the Attorney General may by regulation prescribe. The aircraft may be released from such custody upon deposit of such amount not exceeding $2,00 0 as the Attorney General may prescribe, or of a bond in such sum and with such sureties as the Attorney General may prescribe, conditioned upon the payment of the penalty which may be finally determined by the Attorney General.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 235 - INSPECTION BY IMMIGRATION OFFICERS; EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF INADMISSIBLE ARRIVING ALIENS; REFERRAL FOR HEARING<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 235. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-4255"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4257"></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a) Inspection.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4259"></a>(1) Aliens treated as applicants for admission.-An alien present in the United States who has not been admitted, or who arrives in the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival and including an alien who is brought to the United States after having been interdicted in international or United States waters) shall be deemed for purposes of this Act an applicant for admission.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4261"></a>(2) Stowaways.-An arriving alien who is a stowaway is not eligible to apply for admission or to be admitted and shall be ordered removed upon inspection by an immigration officer. Upon such inspection if the alien indicates an intention to apply for asylum under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1687.html#0-0-0-192"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">208 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or a fear of persecution, the officer shall refer the alien for an interview under subsection (b)(1)(B). A stowaway may apply for asylum only if the stowaway is found to have a credible fear of persecution under subsection (b)(1)(B). In no case may a stowaway be considered an applicant for admission or eligible for a hearing under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-252"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4263"></a>(3) Inspection.-All aliens (including alien crewmen) who are applicants for admission or otherwise seeking admission or readmission to or transit through the United States shall be inspected by immigration officers.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4265"></a>(4) Withdrawal of application for admission.-An alien applying for admission may, in the discretion of the Attorney General and at any time, be permitted to withdraw the application for admission and depart immediately from the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4267"></a>(5) Statements.-An applicant for admission may be required to state under oath any information sought by an immigration officer regarding the purposes and intentions of the applicant in seeking admission to the United States, including the applicant's intended length of stay and whether the applicant intends to remain permanently or become a United States citizen, and whether the applicant is inadmissible. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-2029"></a>(b) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-4269"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Inspection of Applicants for Admission.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-2623"></a>(1) Inspection of aliens arriving in the United States and certain other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4271"></a>(A) Screening.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4273"></a>(i) In general.-If an immigration officer determines that an alien (other than an alien described in subparagraph (F)) who is arriving in the United States or is described in clause (iii) is inadmissible under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2545"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(6)(C) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2581"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(7) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, the officer shall order the alien removed from the United States without further hearing or review unless the alien indicates either an intention to apply for asylum under section 208 or a fear of persecution.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4275"></a>(ii) Claims for asylum.-If an immigration officer determines that an alien (other than an alien described in subparagraph (F)) who is arriving in the United States or is described in clause (iii) is inadmissible under section 212(a)(6)(C) or 212(a)(7) and the alien indicates either an intention to apply for asylum under section 208 or a fear of persecution, the officer shall refer the alien for an interview by an asylum officer under subparagraph (B).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4277"></a>(iii) Application to certain other aliens.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4279"></a>(I) In general.-The Attorney General may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all aliens described in subclause (II) as designated by the Attorney General. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Attorney General and may be modified at any time.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (II) Aliens described.-An alien described in this clause is an alien who is not described in subparagraph (F), who has not been admitted or paroled into the United States, and who has not affirmatively shown, to the satisfaction of an immigration officer, that the alien has been physically present in the United States continuously for the 2- year period immediately prior to the date of the determination of inadmissibility under this subparagraph. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4281"></a>(B) Asylum interviews.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4283"></a>(i) Conduct by asylum officers.-An asylum officer shall conduct interviews of aliens referred under subparagraph (A)(ii), either at a port of entry or at such other place designated by the Attorney General.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4285"></a>(ii) Referral of certain aliens.-If the officer determines at the time of the interview that an alien has a credible fear of persecution (within the meaning of clause (v)), the alien shall be detained for further consideration of the application for asylum.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4287"></a>(iii) Removal without further review if no credible fear of persecution.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4289"></a>(I) In general.-Subject to subclause (III), if the officer determines that an alien does not have a credible fear of persecution, the officer shall order the alien removed from the United States without further hearing or review.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4291"></a>(II) Record of determination.-The officer shall prepare a written record of a determination under subclause (I). Such record shall include a summary of the material facts as stated by the applicant, such additional facts (if any) relied upon by the officer, and the officer's analysis of why, in light of such facts, the alien has not established a credible fear of persecution. A copy of the officer's interview notes shall be attached to the written summary.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4293"></a>(III) Review of determination.-The Attorney General shall provide by regulation and upon the alien's request for prompt review by an immigration judge of a determination under subclause (I) that the alien does not have a credible fear of persecution. Such review shall include an opportunity for the alien to be heard and questioned by the immigration judge, either in person or by telephonic or video connection. Review shall be concluded as expeditiously as possible, to the maximum extent pract icable within 24 hours, but in no case later than 7 days after the date of the determination under subclause (I).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4295"></a>(IV) Mandatory Detention.-Any alien subject to the procedures under this clause shall be detained pending a final determination of credible fear of persecution and, if found not to have such a fear, until removed. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4297"></a>(iv) Information about interviews.-The Attorney General shall provide information concerning the asylum interview described in this subparagraph to aliens who may be eligible. An alien who is eligible for such interview may consult with a person or persons of the alien's choosing prior to the interview or any review thereof, according to regulations prescribed by the Attorney General. Such consultation shall be at no expense to the Government and shall not unreasonably delay the process.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4299"></a>(v) Credible fear of persecution defined.-For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "credible fear of persecution" means that there is a significant possibility, taking into account the credibility of the statements made by the alien in support of the alien's claim and such other facts as are known to the officer, that the alien could establish eligibility for asylum under section 208.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4301"></a>(C) Limitation on administrative review.-Except as provided in subparagraph (B)(iii)(III), a removal order entered in accordance with subparagraph (A)(i) or (B)(iii)(I) is not subject to administrative appeal, except that the Attorney General shall provide by regulation for prompt review of such an order under subparagraph (A)(i) against an alien who claims under oath, or as permitted under penalty of perjury under section 1746 of title 28, United States Code, after having been warned of the penal ties for falsely making such claim under such conditions, to have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, to have been admitted as a refugee under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1625.html#0-0-0-190"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">207 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or to have been granted asylum under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1687.html#0-0-0-192"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">208 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4303"></a>(D) Limit on collateral attacks.-In any action brought against an alien under section 275(a) or section 276, the court shall not have jurisdiction to hear any claim attacking the validity of an order of removal entered under subparagraph (A)(i) or (B)(iii).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-2027"></a>(E) Asylum officer defined.-As used in this paragraph, the term "asylum officer" means an immigration officer who-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4305"></a>(i) has had professional training in country conditions, asylum law, and interview techniques comparable to that provided to full-time adjudicators of applications under section 208, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4307"></a>(ii) is supervised by an officer who meets the condition described in clause (i) and has had substantial experience adjudicating asylum applications.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4309"></a>(F) Exception.-Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an alien who is a native or citizen of a country in the Western Hemisphere with whose government the United States does not have full diplomatic relations and who arrives by aircraft at a port of entry.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4311"></a>(G) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-4313"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS- Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize or require any person described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1687.html#0-0-0-2089"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">208(e) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">to be permitted to apply for asylum under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1687.html#0-0-0-192"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">208 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">at any time before January 1, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4315"></a>(2) Inspection of other aliens.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4317"></a>(A) In general.-Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), in the case of an alien who is an applicant for admission, if the examining immigration officer determines that an alien seeking admission is not clearly and beyond a doubt entitled to be admitted, the alien shall be detained for a proceeding under section 240. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4319"></a>(B) Exception.-Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an alien-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4321"></a>(i) who is a crewman,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4323"></a>(ii) to whom paragraph (1) applies, or <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4325"></a>(iii) who is a stowaway.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4327"></a>(C) Treatment of aliens arriving from contiguous territory.-In the case of an alien described in subparagraph (A) who is arriving on land (whether or not at a designated port of arrival) from a foreign territory contiguous to the United States, the Attorney General may return the alien to that territory pending a proceeding under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-252"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4329"></a>(3) Challenge of decision.-The decision of the examining immigration officer, if favorable to the admission of any alien, shall be subject to challenge by any other immigration officer and such challenge shall operate to take the alien whose privilege to be admitted is so challenged, before an immigration judge for a proceeding under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-252"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4331"></a>(c) Removal of Aliens Inadmissible on Security and Related Grounds.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4333"></a>(1) Removal without further hearing.-If an immigration officer or an immigration judge suspects that an arriving alien may be inadmissible under subparagraph (A) (other than clause (ii)), (B), or (C) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1241"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, the officer or judge shall-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4335"></a>(A) order the alien removed, subject to review under paragraph (2);<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4337"></a>(B) report the order of removal to the Attorney General; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4339"></a>(C) not conduct any further inquiry or hearing until ordered by the Attorney General.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4341"></a>(2) Review of order.-(A) <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4343"></a>The Attorney General shall review orders issued under paragraph (1).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4345"></a>(B) If the Attorney General-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4347"></a>(i) is satisfied on the basis of confidential information that the alien is inadmissible under subparagraph (A) (other than clause (ii)), (B), or (C) of section 212(a)(3), and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4349"></a>(ii) after consulting with appropriate security agencies of the United States Government, concludes that disclosure of the information would be prejudicial to the public interest, safety, or security, the Attorney General may order the alien removed without further inquiry or hearing by an immigration judge.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4351"></a>(C) If the Attorney General does not order the removal of the alien under subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall specify the further inquiry or hearing that shall be conducted in the case.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4353"></a>(3) Submission of statement and information.-The alien or the alien's representative may submit a written statement and additional information for consideration by the Attorney General. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4355"></a>(d) Authority Relating to Inspections.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4357"></a>(1) Authority to search conveyances.-Immigration officers are authorized to board and search any vessel, aircraft, railway car, or other conveyance or vehicle in which they believe aliens are being brought into the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4359"></a>(2) Authority to order detention and delivery of arriving aliens.-Immigration officers are authorized to order an owner, agent, master, commanding officer, person in charge, purser, or consignee of a vessel or aircraft bringing an alien (except an alien crewmember) to the United States-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4361"></a>(A) to detain the alien on the vessel or at the airport of arrival, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4363"></a>(B) to deliver the alien to an immigration officer for inspection or to a medical officer for examination.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4365"></a>(3) Administration of oath and consideration of evidence.-The Attorney General and any immigration officer shall have power to administer oaths and to take and consider evidence of or from any person touching the privilege of any alien or person he believes or suspects to be an alien to enter, reenter, transit through, or reside in the United States or concerning any matter which is material and relevant to the enforcement of this Act and the administration of the Service.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4367"></a>(4) Subpoena authority.-(A) <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4369"></a>The Attorney General and any immigration officer shall have power to require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses before immigration officers and the production of books, papers, and documents relating to the privilege of any person to enter, reenter, reside in, or pass through the United States or concerning any matter which is material and relevant to the enforcement of this Act and the administration of the Service, and to that end may invoke the aid of any court of the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4371"></a>(B) Any United States district court within the jurisdiction of which investigations or inquiries are being conducted by an immigration officer may, in the event of neglect or refusal to respond to a subpoena issued under this paragraph or refusal to testify before an immigration officer, issue an order requiring such persons to appear before an immigration officer, produce books, papers, and documents if demanded, and testify, and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 235 </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4255"></a><b>INA: ACT 235 FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>    R evised and rewritten in its entirety by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1185"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 302 of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. Note: All references to "special inquiry officer" in former Sec. 235 were changed to "immigration judge" <u>after </u>section was stricken by rewrite. Former section 235 remains in effect during transition period (until April 1, 1997). New section 235 added by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1185"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 302 of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4269"></a><b>INA: ACT 235 FN2</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 2 </b>    </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1535"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§302(b) of IIRIRA</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4313"></a><b>INA: ACT 235 FN3</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 3 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-38853.html#0-0-0-4625"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">702(j)(5) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 110-229, added paragraph (G) to section 235(b)(1) of the Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br />     <b>Effective Date: </b>Amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act The amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act made by this subtitle, and other provisions of this subtitle applying the immigration laws (as defined in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-195.html#0-0-0-819"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">101(a)(17) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17))) to the Commonwealth, shall take effect on the transition program effective date described in section 6 of Public Law 94-241 (as added by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-38853.html#0-0-0-4605"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">702(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">), unless specifically provided otherwise in this subtitle.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 235A - PREINSPECTION AT FOREIGN AIRPORTS </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5517.html#0-0-0-4373"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 235A. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4375"></a>(a) Establishment of Preinspection Stations.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (1) New Stations.-Subject to paragraph (5), not later than October 31, 1998, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish and maintain preinspection stations in at least 5 of the foreign airports that are among the 10 foreign airports which the Attorney General identifies as serving as last points of departure for the greatest numbers of inadmissible alien passengers who arrive from abroad by air at ports of entry within the United States. Such preinspection sta tions shall be in addition to any preinspection stations established prior to the date of the enactment of such Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (2) Report.-Not later than October 31, 1998, the Attorney General shall report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate on the implementation of paragraph (1).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (3) Data Collection.-Not later than November 1, 1997, and each subsequent November 1, the Attorney General shall compile data identifying-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) the foreign airports which served as last points of departure for aliens who arrived by air at United States ports of entry without valid documentation during the preceding fiscal years;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) the number and nationality of such aliens arriving from each such foreign airport; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (C) the primary routes such aliens followed from their country of origin to the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4377"></a>(4) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5517.html#0-0-0-4379"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Subject to paragraph (5), not later than January 1, 2008, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish preinspection stations in at least 25 additional foreign airports, which the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, determines, based on the data compiled under paragraph (3) and such other information as may be available, would most effectively facilitate the travel of admissible aliens and reduce the number of inad missible aliens, especially aliens who are potential terrorists, who arrive from abroad by air at points of entry within the United States. Such preinspection stations shall be in addition to those established before September 30, 1996, or pursuant to paragraph (1).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (5) Conditions.-Prior to the establishment of a preinspection station the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall ensure that-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) employees of the United States stationed at the preinspection station, and their accompanying family members will receive appropriate protection;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) such employees and their families will not be subject to unreasonable risks to their welfare and safety; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (C) the country in which the preinspection station is to be established maintains practices and procedures with respect to asylum seekers and refugees in accordance with the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (done at Geneva, July 28, 1951), or the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees (done at New York, January 31, 1967) or that an alien in the country otherwise has recourse to avenues of protection from return to persecution. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4381"></a>(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF CARRIER CONSULTANT PROGRAM AND IMMIGRATION SECURITY INITIATIVE </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5517.html#0-0-0-4383"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. _The Secretary of Homeland Security </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5517.html#0-0-0-4383"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">shall assign additional immigration officers to assist air carriers in the detection of fraudulent documents at foreign airports which, based on the records maintained pursuant to subsection (a)(3), served as a point of departure for a significant number of arrivals at United States ports of entry without valid documentation, but where no preinspection station exists. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5517.html#0-0-0-4383"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Beginning not later than December 31, 2006, the number of airports selected for an assignment under this subsection shall be at least 50.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 235A </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4373"></a><b>INA: ACT 235A FN1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>    Added by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1139"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 123 of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4383"></a><b>INA: ACT 235A FN2</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 2 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-28697.html#0-0-0-3795"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7206(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">made several technical amendments to section 235A(b). <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Authorization of Appropriations- There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out the amendments made by section 7206(a) -- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (2) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (3) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2007. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4379"></a><b>INA: ACT 235A FN3</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 3 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-28697.html#0-0-0-3799"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7210(d)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 108-458, amended section 235A by revising subparagraph (a)(4). <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (2) REPORT- Not later than June 30, 2006, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall submit a report on the progress being made in implementing the amendment made by section 7210(d)(1) to--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (C) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (D) the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives; <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (E) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (F) the Select Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives (or any successor committee).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 236 - APPREHENSION AND DETENTION OF ALIENS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 236. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5570.html#0-0-0-4385"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4387"></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a) Arrest, Detention, and Release.-On a warrant issued by the Attorney General, an alien may be arrested and detained pending a decision on whether the alien is to be removed from the United States. Except as provided in subsection (c) and pending such decision, the Attorney General-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4389"></a>(1) may continue to detain the arrested alien; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4391"></a>(2) may release the alien on-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4393"></a>(A) bond of at least $1,500 with security approved by, and containing conditions prescribed by, the Attorney General; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4395"></a>(B) conditional parole; but<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4397"></a>(3) may not provide the alien with work authorization (including an "employment authorized" endorsement or other appropriate work permit), unless the alien is lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise would (without regard to removal proceedings) be provided such authorization. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4399"></a>(b) Revocation of Bond or Parole.-The Attorney General at any time may revoke a bond or parole authorized under subsection (a), rearrest the alien under the original warrant, and detain the alien. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4401"></a>(c) Detention of Criminal Aliens.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4403"></a>(1) Custody.-The Attorney General shall take into custody any alien who-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4405"></a>(A) is inadmissible by reason of having committed any offense covered in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1203"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4407"></a>(B) is deportable by reason of having committed any offense covered in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4409"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(2)(A)(ii) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, (A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D),<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4411"></a>(C) is deportable under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4413"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(2)(A)(i) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">on the basis of an offense for which the alien has been sentence </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5570.html#0-0-0-4415"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">to a term of imprisonment of at least 1 year, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4417"></a>(D) is inadmissible under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2401"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3)(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or deportable under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-2001"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(4)(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, when the alien is released, without regard to whether the alien is released on parole, supervised release, or probation, and without regard to whether the alien may be arrested or imprisoned again for the same offense.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4419"></a>(2) Release.-The Attorney General may release an alien described in paragraph (1) only if the Attorney General decides pursuant to section 3521 of title 18, United States Code, that release of the alien from custody is necessary to provide protection to a witness, a potential witness, a person cooperating with an investigation into major criminal activity, or an immediate family member or close associate of a witness, potential witness, or person cooperating with such an investigation, and the alien satisfies the Attorney General that the alien will not pose a danger to the safety of other persons or of property and is likely to appear for any scheduled proceeding. A decision relating to such release shall take place in accordance with a procedure that considers the severity of the offense committed by the alien. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4421"></a>(d) Identification of criminal aliens.- <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4423"></a>(1) The Attorney General shall devise and implement a system-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4425"></a>(A) to make available, daily (on a 24-hour basis), to Federal, State, and local authorities the investigative resources of the Service to determine whether individuals arrested by such authorities for aggravated felonies are aliens;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4427"></a>(B) to designate and train officers and employees of the Service to serve as a liaison to Federal, State, and local law enforcement and correctional agencies and courts with respect to the arrest, conviction, and release of any alien charged with an aggravated felony; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4429"></a>(C) which uses computer resources to maintain a current record of aliens who have been convicted of an aggravated felony, and indicates those who have been removed. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4431"></a>(2) The record under paragraph (1)(C) shall be made available-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4433"></a>(A) to inspectors at ports of entry and to border patrol agents at sector headquarters for purposes of immediate identification of any alien who was previously removed and is seeking to reenter the United States, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4435"></a>(B) to officials of the Department of State for use in its automated visa lookout system.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4437"></a>(3) Upon request of the governor or chief executive officer of any State, the Service shall provide assistance to State courts in the identification of aliens unlawfully present in the United States pending criminal prosecution.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4439"></a>(e) Judicial Review.-The Attorney General's discretionary judgment regarding the application of this section shall not be subject to review. No court may set aside any action or decision by the Attorney General under this section regarding the detention or release of any alien or the grant, revocation, or denial of bond or parole.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 236 </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4385"></a><b>INA: ACT 236 FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>    Former section 236 of INA deleted by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1187"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§303 of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1541"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Section 303(b)(2) of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">provides the Attorney General with an optional delay of the effective date of the custody provisions of this section if the Attorney General notifies in writing the Committees on the Judiciary of the House and Senate regarding custody space and personnel deficiencies.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> On October 9, 1996, the Commissioner so notified the committees. Section 303(b)(3) provides for transition for aliens regarding mandatory custody.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4415"></a><b>INA: ACT 236 FN 2</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 2 </b>    Sic. Should read "sentenced". Typo is in </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1187"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 303 of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 236A--     MANDATORY DETENTION OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS; HABEAS CORPUS; JUDICIAL REVIEW </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5629.html#0-0-0-4441"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> SEC. 236A. (a) DETENTION OF TERRORIST ALIENS-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (1) CUSTODY- The Attorney General shall take into custody any alien who is certified under paragraph (3).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (2) RELEASE- Except as provided in paragraphs (5) and (6), the Attorney General shall maintain custody of such an alien until the alien is removed from the United States. Except as provided in paragraph (6), such custody shall be maintained irrespective of any relief from removal for which the alien may be eligible, or any relief from removal granted the alien, until the Attorney General determines that the alien is no longer an alien who may be certified under paragraph (3). If the alien is finally determi ned not to be removable, detention pursuant to this subsection shall terminate.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (3) CERTIFICATION- The Attorney General may certify an alien under this paragraph if the Attorney General has reasonable grounds to believe that the alien--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) is described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2391"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3)(A)(i) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2399"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3)(A)(iii) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2401"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3)(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4443"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(4)(A)(i) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4445"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(4)(A)(iii) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-2001"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(4)(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) is engaged in any other activity that endangers the national security of the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (4) NONDELEGATION- The Attorney General may delegate the authority provided under paragraph (3) only to the Deputy Attorney General. The Deputy Attorney General may not delegate such authority.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (5) COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS- The Attorney General shall place an alien detained under paragraph (1) in removal proceedings, or shall charge the alien with a criminal offense, not later than 7 days after the commencement of such detention. If the requirement of the preceding sentence is not satisfied, the Attorney General shall release the alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (6) LIMITATION ON INDEFINITE DETENTION- An alien detained solely under paragraph (1) who has not been removed under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-4447"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(a)(1)(A) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, and whose removal is unlikely in the reasonably foreseeable future, may be detained for additional periods of up to six months only if the release of the alien will threaten the national security of the United States or the safety of the community or any person.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (7) REVIEW OF CERTIFICATION- The Attorney General shall review the certification made under paragraph (3) every 6 months. If the Attorney General determines, in the Attorney General's discretion, that the certification should be revoked, the alien may be released on such conditions as the Attorney General deems appropriate, unless such release is otherwise prohibited by law. The alien may request each 6 months in writing that the Attorney General reconsider the certification and may submit documents or othe r evidence in support of that request.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (b) HABEAS CORPUS AND JUDICIAL REVIEW-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (1) IN GENERAL- Judicial review of any action or decision relating to this section (including judicial review of the merits of a determination made under subsection (a)(3) or (a)(6)) is available exclusively in habeas corpus proceedings consistent with this subsection. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, no court shall have jurisdiction to review, by habeas corpus petition or otherwise, any such action or decision.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (2) APPLICATION-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) IN GENERAL- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 2241(a) of title 28, United States Code, habeas corpus proceedings described in paragraph (1) may be initiated only by an application filed with--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (i) the Supreme Court;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (ii) any justice of the Supreme Court;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (iii) any circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (iv) any district court otherwise having jurisdiction to entertain it.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) APPLICATION TRANSFER- Section 2241(b) of title 28, United States Code, shall apply to an application for a writ of habeas corpus described in subparagraph (A).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (3) APPEALS- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 2253 of title 28, in habeas corpus proceedings described in paragraph (1) before a circuit or district judge, the final order shall be subject to review, on appeal, by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. There shall be no right of appeal in such proceedings to any other circuit court of appeals.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (4) RULE OF DECISION- The law applied by the Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit shall be regarded as the rule of decision in habeas corpus proceedings described in paragraph (1).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (c) STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION- The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to any other provision of this Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 236A </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4441"></a><b>INA: ACT 236A FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>    Section 236A was added by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-24178.html#0-0-0-3193"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">412(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of the USA Patriot Act, Public Law 107-56, dated October 26, 2001. Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-24178.html#0-0-0-3195"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">412(c) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 107-56 provides the reporting requirements to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 237 - GENERAL CLASSES OF DEPORTABLE ALIENS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 237 </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4449"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[8 U.S.C. 1227] <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-1759"></a>(a) Classes of Deportable Aliens.-Any alien (including an alien crewman) in and admitted to the United States shall, upon the order of the Attorney General, be removed if the alien is within one or more of the following classes of deportable aliens: <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4451"></a>(1) Inadmissible at time of entry or of adjustment of status or violates status.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4453"></a>(A) Inadmissible aliens.-Any alien who at the time of entry or adjustment of status was within one or more of the classes of aliens inadmissible by the law existing at such time is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4153"></a>(B) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4455"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Present in violation of law.-Any alien who is present in the United States in violation of this Act or any other law of the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4457"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2b/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">United States, or whose nonimmigrant visa (or other documentation authorizing admission into the United States as a nonimmigrant) has been revoked under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5118.html#0-0-0-1877"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">221(i) </span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">is deportable. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4459"></a>(C) Violated nonimmigrant status or condition of entry.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4461"></a>(i) Nonimmigrant status violators.-Any alien who was admitted as a nonimmigrant and who has failed to maintain the nonimmigrant status in which the alien was admitted or to which it was changed under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-8006.html#0-0-0-282"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">248 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or to comply with the conditions of any such status, is deportable. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4463"></a>(ii) Violators of conditions of entry.-Any alien whom the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifies has failed to comply with terms, conditions, and controls that were imposed under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006/0-0-0-2364.html#0-0-0-2813"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(g) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4465"></a>(D) Termination of conditional permanent residence.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4467"></a>(i) In general.-Any alien with permanent resident status on a conditional basis under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-4223.html#0-0-0-212"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">216 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(relating to conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters) or under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-4302.html#0-0-0-214"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">216A </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(relating to conditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children) who has had such status terminated under such respective section is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4469"></a>(ii) Exception.-Clause (i) shall not apply in the cases described in section 216(c)(4) (relating to certain hardship waivers).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4471"></a>(E) Smuggling.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4473"></a>(i) In general.-Any alien who (prior to the date of entry, at the time of any entry, or within 5 years of the date of any entry) knowingly has encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided any other alien to enter or to try to enter the United States in violation of law is deportable. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4475"></a>(ii) Special rule in the case of family reunification.-Clause (i) shall not apply in the case of alien who is an eligible immigrant (as defined in section 301(b)(1) of the Immigration Act of 1990), was physically present in the United States on May 5, 1988, and is seeking admission as an immediate relative or under section 203(a)(2) (including under section 112 of the Immigration Act of 1990) or benefits under section 301(a) of the Immigration Act of 1990 if the alien, before May 5, 1988, has en couraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided only the alien's spouse, parent, son, or daughter (and no other individual) to enter the United States in violation of law.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-3059"></a>(iii) Waiver authorized.-The Attorney General may, in his discretion for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest, waive application of clause (i) in the case of any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien has encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided only an individual who at the time of the offense was </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4477"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">the alien's spouse, parent, son, or daughter (and no other individual) to enter the United States in violation of law. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4479"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4/</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4481"></a>(F) [repealed] </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4483"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5/</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4485"></a>(G) Marriage fraud.-An alien shall be considered to be deportable as having procured a visa or other documentation by fraud (within the meaning of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2155"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(6)(C)(i) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">) and to be in the United States in violation of this Act (within the meaning of subparagraph (B)) if- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4487"></a>(i) the alien obtains any admission into the United States with an immigrant visa or other documentation procured on the basis of a marriage entered into less than 2 years prior to such entry of the alien and which, within 2 years subsequent to any admission of the alien in the United States, shall be judicially annulled or terminated, unless the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that such marriage was not contracted for the purpose of evading any provisions of the imm igration laws, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4489"></a>(ii) it appears to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the alien has failed or refused to fulfill the alien's marital agreement which in the opinion of the Attorney General was made for the purpose of procuring the alien's admission as an immigrant.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4491"></a>(H) WAIVER AUTHORIZED FOR CERTAIN MISREPRESENTATIONS. -- The provisions of this paragraph relating to the removal of aliens within the United States on the ground that they were inadmissible at the time of admission as aliens described in section 212(a)(6)(C)(i), whether willful or innocent, may, in the discretion of the Attorney General, be waived for any alien (other than an alien described in paragraph (4)(D)) who-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4493"></a>(i) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4495"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(I) is the spouse, parent, son, or daughter of a citizen of the United States or of an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (II) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4495"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">was in possession of an immigrant visa or equivalent document and was otherwise admissible to the United States at the time of such admission except for those grounds of inadmissibility specified under paragraphs (5)(A) and (7)(A) of section 212(a) which were a direct result of that fraud or misrepresentation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4497"></a>(ii) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4495"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5a/ </span></b></a><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4499"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5aa/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">is a VAWA self-petitioner.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> A waiver of removal for fraud or misrepresentation granted under this subparagraph shall also operate to waive removal based on the grounds of inadmissibility directly resulting from such fraud or misrepresentation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4501"></a>(2) Criminal offenses.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4503"></a>(A) General crimes.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4413"></a>(i) Crimes of moral turpitude.-Any alien who-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (I) is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude committed within five years (or 10 years in the case of an alien provided lawful permanent resident status under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7418.html#0-0-0-4505"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">245(j) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">) after the date of admission, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (II) is convicted of a crime for which a sentence of one year or longer may be imposed.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> is deportable<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4409"></a>(ii) Multiple criminal convictions.-Any alien who at any time after admission is convicted of two or more crimes involving moral turpitude, not arising out of a single scheme of criminal misconduct, regardless of whether confined therefor and regardless of whether the convictions were in a single trial, is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4507"></a>(iii) Aggravated felony.-Any alien who is convicted of an aggravated felony at any time after admission is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4509"></a>(iv) High Speed Flight.-Any alien who is convicted of a violation of section 758 of title 18, United States Code, (relating to high speed flight from an immigration checkpoint) is deportable. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4511"></a>(v) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4513"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5b/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER- Any alien who is convicted under section 2250 of title 18, United States Code, is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4515"></a>(vi) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4513"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5b/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Waiver authorized.-Clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) shall not apply in the case of an alien with respect to a criminal conviction if the alien subsequent to the criminal conviction has been granted a full and unconditional pardon by the President of the United States or by the Governor of any of the several States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4517"></a>(B) Controlled substances.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4519"></a>(i) Conviction.-Any alien who at any time after admission has been convicted of a violation of (or a conspiracy or attempt to violate) any law or regulation of a State, the United States, or a foreign country relating to a controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802)), other than a single offense involving possession for one's own use of 30 grams or less of marijuana, is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4521"></a>(ii) Drug abusers and addicts.-Any alien who is, or at any time after admission has been, a drug abuser or addict is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4523"></a>(C) Certain firearm offenses.-Any alien who at any time after admission is convicted under any law of purchasing, selling, offering for sale, exchanging, using, owning, possessing, or carrying, or of attempting or conspiring to purchase, sell, offer for sale, exchange, use, own, possess, or carry, any weapon, part, or accessory which is a firearm or destructive device (as defined in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code) in violation of any law is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4525"></a>(D) Miscellaneous crimes.-Any alien who at any time has been convicted (the judgment on such conviction becoming final) of, or has been so convicted of a conspiracy or attempt to violate- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4527"></a>(i) any offense under chapter 37 (relating to espionage), chapter 105 (relating to sabotage), or chapter 115 (relating to treason and sedition) of title 18, United States Code, for which a term of imprisonment of five or more years may be imposed;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4529"></a>(ii) any offense under section 871 or 960 of title 18, United States Code;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4531"></a>(iii) a violation of any provision of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 451 et seq.) or the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.); or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4533"></a>(iv) a violation of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-4204.html#0-0-0-210"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">215 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-9108.html#0-0-0-339"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">278 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of this Act, is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4535"></a>(E) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4537"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Crimes of Domestic violence, stalking, or violation of protection order, crimes against children and.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4539"></a>(i) Domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse.-Any alien who at any time after admission is convicted of a crime of domestic violence, a crime of stalking, or a crime of child abuse, child neglect, or child abandonment is deportable. For purposes of this clause, the term "crime of domestic violence" means any crime of violence (as defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code) against a person committed by a current or former spouse of the person, by an individual with whom the person shares a child in common, by an individual who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the person as a spouse, by an individual similarly situated to a spouse of the person under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction where the offense occurs, or by any other individual against a person who is protected from that individual's acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the United States or any State, Indian tribal government, or unit of local government.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4541"></a>(ii) Violators of protection orders.-Any alien who at any time after entry is enjoined under a protection order issued by a court and whom the court determines has engaged in conduct that violates the portion of a protection order that involves protection against credible threats of violence, repeated harassment, or bodily injury to the person or persons for whom the protection order was issued is deportable. For purposes of this clause, the term "protection order" means any injunction issued fo r the purpose of preventing violent or threatening acts of domestic violence, including temporary or final orders issued by civil or criminal courts (other than support or child custody orders or provisions) whether obtained by filing an independent action or as a pendente lite order in another proceeding.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4543"></a>(F) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4545"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">13/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">TRAFFICKING- Any alien described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2377"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(2)(H) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4547"></a>(3) Failure to register and falsification of documents.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4549"></a>(A) Change of address.-An alien who has failed to comply with the provisions of section 265 is deportable, unless the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that such failure was reasonably excusable or was not willful.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4551"></a>(B) Failure to register or falsification of documents.- Any alien who at any time has been convicted-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4553"></a>(i) under section 266(c) of this Act or under section 36(c) of the Alien Registration Act, 1940,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4555"></a>(ii) of a violation of, or an attempt or a conspiracy to violate, any provision of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611 et seq.), or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4557"></a>(iii) of a violation of, or an attempt or a conspiracy to violate, section 1546 of title 18, United States Code (relating to fraud and misuse of visas, permits, and other entry documents), is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4559"></a>(C) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4561"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Document fraud.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4563"></a>(i) In general.-An alien who is the subject of a final order for violation of section 274C is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4565"></a>(ii) Waiver authorized.-The Attorney General may waive clause (i) in the case of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if no previous civil money penalty was imposed against the alien under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-8916.html#0-0-0-328"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">274C </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">and the offense was incurred solely to assist, aid, or support the alien's spouse or child (and not another individual). No court shall have jurisdiction to review a decision of the Attorney General to grant or deny a waiver under this clause. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4567"></a>(D) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4569"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">FALSELY CLAIMING CITIZENSHIP-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4571"></a>(i) IN GENERAL- Any alien who falsely represents, or has falsely represented, himself to be a citizen of the United States for any purpose or benefit under this Act (including section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-8501.html#0-0-0-324"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">274A </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">) or any Federal or State law is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4573"></a>(ii) EXCEPTION- In the case of an alien making a representation described in clause (i), if each natural parent of the alien (or, in the case of an adopted alien, each adoptive parent of the alien) is or was a citizen (whether by birth or naturalization), the alien permanently resided in the United States prior to attaining the age of 16, and the alien reasonably believed at the time of making such representation that he or she was a citizen, the alien shall not be considered to be deportable under any prov ision of this subsection based on such representation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4575"></a>(4) Security and related grounds.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4577"></a>(A) In general.-Any alien who has engaged, is engaged, or at any time after admission engages in-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4443"></a>(i) any activity to violate any law of the United States relating to espionage or sabotage or to violate or evade any law prohibiting the export from the United States of goods, technology, or sensitive information,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4579"></a>(ii) any other criminal activity which endangers public safety or national security, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4445"></a>(iii) any activity a purpose of which is the opposition to, or the control or overthrow of, the Government of the United States by force, violence, or other unlawful means, is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-2001"></a>(B) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4581"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8a/ </span></b></a><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4583"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">11/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">TERRORIST ACTIVITIES- Any alien who is described in subparagraph (B) or (F) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1241"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4585"></a>(C) Foreign policy.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4587"></a>(i) In general.-An alien whose presence or activities in the United States the Secretary of State has reasonable ground to believe would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4589"></a>(ii) Exceptions.-The exceptions described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2451"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3)(C) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">shall apply to deportability under clause (i) in the same manner as they apply to inadmissibility under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2453"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3)(C)(i) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4591"></a>(D) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4593"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8c/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">PARTICIPATED IN NAZI PERSECUTION, GENOCIDE, OR THE COMMISSION OF ANY ACT OF TORTURE OR EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING.-Any alien described in </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4593"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8c/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2441"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3)(E) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (E) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4595"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8b/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Repealed <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (E) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4597"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8d/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">PARTICIPATED IN THE COMMISSION OF SEVERE VIOLATIONS OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM- Any alien described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-2371"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(2)(G) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (F) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4599"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8e/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">RECRUITMENT OR USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS- Any alien who has engaged in the recruitment or use of child soldiers in violation of section 2442 of title 18, United States Code, is deportable. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4601"></a>(5) Public charge.-Any alien who, within five years after the date of entry; has become a public charge from causes not affirmatively shown to have arisen since entry is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4603"></a>(6) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4605"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">UNLAWFUL VOTERS-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) IN GENERAL- Any alien who has voted in violation of any Federal, State, or local constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, or regulation is deportable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) EXCEPTION- In the case of an alien who voted in a Federal, State, or local election (including an initiative, recall, or referendum) in violation of a lawful restriction of voting to citizens, if each natural parent of the alien (or, in the case of an adopted alien, each adoptive parent of the alien) is or was a citizen (whether by birth or naturalization), the alien permanently resided in the United States prior to attaining the age of 16, and the alien reasonably believed at the time of such violation that he or she was a citizen, the alien shall not be considered to be deportable under any provision of this subsection based on such violation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4607"></a>(7) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4609"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">WAIVER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) IN GENERAL- The Attorney General is not limited by the criminal court record and may waive the application of paragraph (2)(E)(i) (with respect to crimes of domestic violence and crimes of stalking) and (ii) in the case of an alien who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty and who is not and was not the primary perpetrator of violence in the relationship--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (i) upon a determination that--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (I) the alien was acting is self-defense;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (II) the alien was found to have violated a protection order intended to protect the alien; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (III) the alien committed, was arrested for, was convicted of, or pled guilty to committing a crime--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (aa) that did not result in serious bodily injury; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (bb) where there was a connection between the crime and the alien's having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) CREDIBLE EVIDENCE CONSIDERED- In acting on applications under this paragraph, the Attorney General shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the application. The determination of what evidence is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within the sole discretion of the Attorney General.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4611"></a>(b) An alien, admitted as an nonimmigrant under the provisions of either section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101.html#0-0-0-587"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">101(a)(15)(A)(i) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101.html#0-0-0-633"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">101(a)(15)(G)(i) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, and who fails to maintain a status under either of those provisions, shall not be required to depart from the United States without the approval of the Secretary of State, unless such alien is subject to deportation under paragraph (4) of subsection (a). <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4613"></a>(c) Paragraphs (1)(A), (1)(B), (1)(C), (1)(D), and (3)(A) of subsection (a) (other than so much of paragraph (1) as relates to a ground of inadmissibility described in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 212(a)) shall not apply to a special immigrant described in section 101(a)(27)(J) based upon circumstances that existed before the date the alien was provided such special immigrant status. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4615"></a><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(d)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> <span style="background: white;">(1)</span> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4617"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10/ </span></b></a></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">,</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684/0-0-0-5865.html#0-0-0-4619"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">12/ </span></b></a></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that an application for nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (T) or (U) of section</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101.html#0-0-0-583"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">101(a)(15) </span></b></a></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">filed for an alien in the United States sets forth a prima facie case for approval, the Secretary may grant the alien an administrative stay of a final order of removal under section</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643/0-0-0-6773.html#0-0-0-4621"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(c)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">until--</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(A) the application for nonimmigrant status under such subparagraph (T) or (U) is approved; or</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(B) there is a final administrative denial of the application for such nonimmigrant status after the exhaustion of administrative appeals.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(2) The denial of a request for an administrative stay of removal under this subsection shall not preclude the alien from applying for a stay of removal, deferred action, or a continuance or abeyance of removal proceedings under any other provision of the immigration laws of the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(3) During any period in which the administrative stay of removal is in effect, the alien shall not be removed.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(4) Nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to grant a stay of removal or deportation in any case not described in this subsection.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 238 - EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF ALIENS CONVICTED OF COMMITTING AGGRAVATED FELONIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 238 </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[8 U.S.C. 1228] <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4625"></a>(a) Removal of Criminal Aliens.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4627"></a>(1) In general.-The Attorney General shall provide for the availability of special removal proceedings at certain Federal, State, and local correctional facilities for aliens convicted of any criminal offense covered in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-262"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241 </span></b></a><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4629"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a)(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), or (D), or any offense covered by section 241 </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4631"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a)(2)(A)(ii) for which both predicate offenses are, without regard to the date of their commission, otherwise covered by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-262"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241 </span></b></a><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4633"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a)(2)(A)(i). </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4635"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Such proceedings shall be conducted in conformity with section 240 (except as otherwise provided in this section), and in a manner which eliminates the need for additional detention at any processing center of the Service and in a manner which assures expeditious removal following the end of the alien's incarceration for the underlying sentence. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any substantive or procedural right or benefit that is legally enforceable by any party against the U nited States or its agencies or officers or any other person. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4637"></a>(2) Implementation.-With respect to an alien convicted of an </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4639"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">any criminal offense covered in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-2721"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(A)(iii) , </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-2721"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-2721"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(C) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-2721"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(D) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or any offense covered by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-2721"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(A)(ii)for which both predicate offenses are covered by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-2721"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(A)(i) who is taken into custody by the Attorney General pursuant to section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5570.html#0-0-0-4401"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">236(c) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, the Attorney General shall, to the maximum extent practicable, detain any such felon at a facility at which other such aliens are detained. In the selection of such facility, the Attorney General shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the alien's access to counsel and right to counsel under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-9617.html#0-0-0-367"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">292 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">are not impaired.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4641"></a>(3) Expedited proceedings.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4643"></a>(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall provide for the initiation and, to the extent possible, the completion of removal proceedings, and any administrative appeals thereof, in the case of any alien convicted of an aggravated felony before the alien's release from incarceration for the underlying aggravated felony.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4645"></a>(B) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring the Attorney General to effect the removal of any alien sentenced to actual incarceration, before release from the penitentiary or correctional institution where such alien is confined.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4647"></a>(4) Review.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4649"></a>(A) The Attorney General shall review and evaluate removal proceedings conducted under this section. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4651"></a>(B) The Comptroller General shall monitor, review, and evaluate removal proceedings conducted under this section. Within 18 months after the effective date of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit a report to such Committees concerning the extent to which removal proceedings conducted under this section may adversely affect the ability of such aliens to contest removal effectively. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4653"></a>(b) Removal of Aliens Who Are Not Permanent Residents.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4655"></a>(1) The Attorney General may, in the case of an alien described in paragraph (2), determine the deportability of such alien under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4507"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(2)(A)(iii) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(relating to conviction of an aggravated felony) and issue an order of removal pursuant to the procedures set forth in this subsection or section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-252"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4657"></a>(2) An alien is described in this paragraph if the alien-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4659"></a>(A) was not lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time at which proceedings under this section commenced; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4661"></a>(B) had permanent resident status on a conditional basis (as described in section 216) at the time that proceedings under this section commenced.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4663"></a>(3) The Attorney General may not execute any order described in paragraph (1) until 14 calendar days have passed from the date that such order was issued, unless waived by the alien, in order that the alien has an opportunity to apply for judicial review under section 242.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4665"></a>(4) Proceedings before the Attorney General under this subsection shall be in accordance with such regulations as the Attorney General shall prescribe. The Attorney General shall provide that- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4667"></a>(A) the alien is given reasonable notice of the charges and of the opportunity described in subparagraph (C);<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4669"></a>(B) the alien shall have the privilege of being represented (at no expense to the government) by such counsel, authorized to practice in such proceedings, as the alien shall choose;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4671"></a>(C) the alien has a reasonable opportunity to inspect the evidence and rebut the charges;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4673"></a>(D) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4675"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">a determination is made for the record that the individual upon whom the notice for the proceeding under this section is served (either in person or by mail) is, in fact, the alien named in such notice;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4677"></a>(E) a record is maintained for judicial review; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4679"></a>(F) the final order of removal is not adjudicated by the same person who issues the charges.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4681"></a>(5) No alien described in this section shall be eligible for any relief from removal that the Attorney General may grant in the Attorney General's discretion. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4683"></a>(c) Presumption of Deportability.-An alien convicted of an aggravated felony shall be conclusively presumed to be deportable from the United States. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-2757"></a>(c) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4685"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Judicial Removal.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4687"></a>(1) Authority.-Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a United States district court shall have jurisdiction to enter a judicial order of removal at the time of sentencing against an alien who is deportable, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4689"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">if such an order has been requested by the United States Attorney with the concurrence of the Commissioner and if the court chooses to exercise such jurisdiction.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4691"></a>(2) Procedure.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4693"></a>(A) The United States Attorney shall file with the United States district court, and serve upon the defendant and the Service, prior to commencement of the trial or entry of a guilty plea a notice of intent to request judicial removal.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4695"></a>(B) Notwithstanding section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7165.html#0-0-0-268"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">242B </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, the United States Attorney, with the concurrence of the Commissioner, shall file at least 30 days prior to the date set for sentencing a charge containing factual allegations regarding the alienage of the defendant and identifying the crime or crimes which make the defendant deportable under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-2721"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(A).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4697"></a>(C) If the court determines that the defendant has presented substantial evidence to establish prima facie eligibility for relief from removal under this Act, the Commissioner shall provide the court with a recommendation and report regarding the alien's eligibility for relief. The court shall either grant or deny the relief sought.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4699"></a>(D) <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4701"></a>(i) The alien shall have a reasonable opportunity to examine the evidence against him or her, to present evidence on his or her own behalf, and to cross-examine witnesses presented by the Government. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4703"></a>(ii) The court, for the purposes of determining whether to enter an order described in paragraph (1), shall only consider evidence that would be admissible in proceedings conducted pursuant to section 240.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4705"></a>(iii) Nothing in this subsection shall limit the information a court of the United States may receive or consider for the purposes of imposing an appropriate sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4707"></a>(iv) The court may order the alien deported if the Attorney General demonstrates that the alien is deportable under this Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4709"></a>(3) Notice, Appeal, and Execution of Judicial Order of Removal.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4711"></a>(A) <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4713"></a>(i) A judicial order of removal or denial of such order may be appealed by either party to the court of appeals for the circuit in which the district court is located.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4715"></a>(ii) Except as provided in clause (iii), such appeal shall be considered consistent with the requirements described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965.html#0-0-0-264"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">242 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4717"></a>(iii) Upon execution by the defendant of a valid waiver of the right to appeal the conviction on which the order of removal is based, the expiration of the period described in section 242(b)(1), or the final dismissal of an appeal from such conviction, the order of removal shall become final and shall be executed at the end of the prison term in accordance with the terms of the order. If the conviction is reversed on direct appeal, the order entered pursuant to this section shall be void. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4719"></a>(B) As soon as is practicable after entry of a judicial order of removal, the Commissioner shall provide the defendant with written notice of the order of removal, which shall designate the defendant's country of choice for removal and any alternate country pursuant to section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7179.html#0-0-0-4721"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">243(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4723"></a>(4) Denial of Judicial Order.-Denial </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971/0-0-0-6048.html#0-0-0-4725"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of a request for a judicial order of removal shall not preclude the Attorney General from initiating removal proceedings pursuant to section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-252"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">upon the same ground of deportability or upon any other ground of deportability provided under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-4727"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4729"></a>(5) Stipulated judicial order of deportation.-The United States Attorney, with the concurrence of the Commissioner, may, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11, enter into a plea agreement which calls for the alien, who is deportable under this Act, to waive the right to notice and a hearing under this section, and stipulate to the entry of a judicial order of deportation from the United States as a condition of the plea agreement or as a condition of probation or supervised release, or b oth. The United States district court, in both felony and misdemeanor cases, and a United States magistrate judge in misdemeanor cases, may accept such a stipulation and shall have jurisdiction to enter a judicial order of deportation pursuant to the terms of such stipulation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 239 - INITIATION OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 239. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6084.html#0-0-0-4731"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4733"></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a) Notice to Appear.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4735"></a>(1) In general.-In removal proceedings under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-252"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, written notice (in this section referred to as a "notice to appear") shall be given in person to the alien (or, if personal service is not practicable, through service by mail to the alien or to the alien's counsel of record, if any) specifying the following: <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4737"></a>(A) The nature of the proceedings against the alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4739"></a>(B) The legal authority under which the proceedings are conducted.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4741"></a>(C) The acts or conduct alleged to be in violation of law.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4743"></a>(D) The charges against the alien and the statutory provisions alleged to have been violated.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4745"></a>(E) The alien may be represented by counsel and the alien will be provided (i) a period of time to secure counsel under subsection (b)(1) and (ii) a current list of counsel prepared under subsection (b)(2).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4747"></a>(F) <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4749"></a>(i) The requirement that the alien must immediately provide (or have provided) the Attorney General with a written record of an address and telephone number (if any) at which the alien may be contacted respecting proceedings under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-252"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4751"></a>(ii) The requirement that the alien must provide the Attorney General immediately with a written record of any change of the alien's address or telephone number.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4753"></a>(iii) The consequences under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-4755"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240(b)(5) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of failure to provide address and telephone information pursuant to this subparagraph.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4757"></a>(G) <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4759"></a>(i) The time and place at which the proceedings will be held.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4761"></a>(ii) The consequences under section 240(b)(5) of the failure, except under exceptional circumstances, to appear at such proceedings. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4763"></a>(2) Notice of change in time or place of proceedings.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4765"></a>(A) In general.-In removal proceedings under section 240, in the case of any change or postponement in the time and place of such proceedings, subject to subparagraph (B) a written notice shall be given in person to the alien (or, if personal service is not practicable, through service by mail to the alien or to the alien's counsel of record, if any) specifying-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4767"></a>(i) the new time or place of the proceedings, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4769"></a>(ii) the consequences under section 240(b)(5) of failing, except under exceptional circumstances, to attend such proceedings.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4771"></a>(B) Exception.-In the case of an alien not in detention, a written notice shall not be required under this paragraph if the alien has failed to provide the address required under paragraph (1)(F).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4773"></a>(3) Central address files.-The Attorney General shall create a system to record and preserve on a timely basis notices of addresses and telephone numbers (and changes) provided under paragraph (1)(F).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4775"></a>(b) Securing of Counsel.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4777"></a>(1) In general.-In order that an alien be permitted the opportunity to secure counsel before the first hearing date in proceedings under section 240, the hearing date shall not be scheduled earlier than 10 days after the service of the notice to appear, unless the alien requests in writing an earlier hearing date.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4779"></a>(2) Current lists of counsel.-The Attorney General shall provide for lists (updated not less often than quarterly) of persons who have indicated their availability to represent pro bono aliens in proceedings under section 240. Such lists shall be provided under subsection (a)(1)(E) and otherwise made generally available. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4781"></a>(3) Rule of construction.-Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prevent the Attorney General from proceeding against an alien pursuant to section 240 if the time period described in paragraph (1) has elapsed and the alien has failed to secure counsel. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4783"></a>(c) Service by Mail.-Service by mail under this section shall be sufficient if there is proof of attempted delivery to the last address provided by the alien in accordance with subsection (a)(1)(F). <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4785"></a>(d) Prompt Initiation of Removal.-(1) In the case of an alien who is convicted of an offense which makes the alien deportable, the Attorney General shall begin any removal proceeding as expeditiously as possible after the date of the conviction.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4787"></a>(2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to create any substantive or procedural right or benefit that is legally enforceable by any party against the United States or its agencies or officers or any other person.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4789"></a>(e) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6084.html#0-0-0-4791"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Certification of Compliance With Restrictions on Disclosure-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (1) IN GENERAL- In cases where an enforcement action leading to a removal proceeding was taken against an alien at any of the locations specified in paragraph (2), the Notice to Appear shall include a statement that the provisions of section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1367) have been complied with.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4793"></a>(2) LOCATIONS- The locations specified in this paragraph are as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) At a domestic violence shelter, a rape crisis center, supervised visitation center, family justice center, a victim services, or victim services provider, or a community-based organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) At a courthouse (or in connection with that appearance of the alien at a courthouse) if the alien is appearing in connection with a protection order case, child custody case, or other civil or criminal case relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or stalking in which the alien has been battered or subject to extreme cruelty or if the alien is described in subparagraph (T) or (U) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6084.html#0-0-0-4795"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101.html#0-0-0-583"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">101(a)(15) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 239 </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4731"></a><b>INA: ACT 239 FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>A dded by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1189"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 304 of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. Former section 239 was redesignated as section 234 and moved accordingly by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1561"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 304(a)(1) of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4791"></a><b>INA: ACT 239 FN 2</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 2 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-31434.html#0-0-0-4355"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">825(c)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 109-162, dated January 5, 2006, amended section 239 of the Immigration and Nationality Act by adding paragraph (e).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <u>Effective Date </u>: The amendment made by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-31434.html#0-0-0-4355"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">825(c)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 109-162 shall take effect on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act which is February 4, 2006, and shall apply to apprehensions occurring on or after such date.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4795"></a><b>INA: ACT 239 FN 3</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 3 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-36988.html#0-0-0-4403"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6(d) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 109-271, dated August 12, 2006, amended section 239(e)(2)(B) of the Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 240 - REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 240. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4797"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4799"></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a) Proceeding.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4801"></a>(1) In general.-An immigration judge shall conduct proceedings for deciding the inadmissibility or deportability of an alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4803"></a>(2) Charges.-An alien placed in proceedings under this section may be charged with any applicable ground of inadmissibility under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1201"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or any applicable ground of deportability under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-1759"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4805"></a>(3) Exclusive procedures.-Unless otherwise specified in this Act, a proceeding under this section shall be the sole and exclusive procedure for determining whether an alien may be admitted to the United States or, if the alien has been so admitted, removed from the United States. Nothing in this section shall affect proceedings conducted pursuant to section 238. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4807"></a>(b) Conduct of Proceeding.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4809"></a>(1) Authority of immigration judge.-The immigration judge shall administer oaths, receive evidence, and interrogate, examine, and cross-examine the alien and any witnesses. The immigration judge may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and presentation of evidence. The immigration judge shall have authority (under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General) to sanction by civil money penalty any action (or inaction) in contempt of the judge's proper exercise of authority under this Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4811"></a>(2) Form of proceeding.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4813"></a>(A) In general.-The proceeding may take place-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4815"></a>(i) in person,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4817"></a>(ii) where agreed to by the parties, in the absence of the alien,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4819"></a>(iii) through video conference, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4821"></a>(iv) subject to subparagraph (B), through telephone conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4823"></a>(B) Consent required in certain cases.-An evidentiary hearing on the merits may only be conducted through a telephone conference with the consent of the alien involved after the alien has been advised of the right to proceed in person or through video conference. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4825"></a>(3) Presence of alien.-If it is impracticable by reason of an alien's mental incompetency for the alien to be present at the proceeding, the Attorney General shall prescribe safeguards to protect the rights and privileges of the alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4827"></a>(4) Aliens rights in proceeding.-In proceedings under this section, under regulations of the Attorney General-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4829"></a>(A) the alien shall have the privilege of being represented, at no expense to the Government, by counsel of the alien's choosing who is authorized to practice in such proceedings,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4831"></a>(B) the alien shall have a reasonable opportunity to examine the evidence against the alien, to present evidence on the alien's own behalf, and to cross-examine witnesses presented by the Government but these rights shall not entitle the alien to examine such national security information as the Government may proffer in opposition to the alien's admission to the United States or to an application by the alien for discretionary relief under this Act, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4833"></a>(C) a complete record shall be kept of all testimony and evidence produced at the proceeding. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4755"></a>(5) Consequences of failure to appear.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4835"></a>(A) In general.-Any alien who, after written notice required under paragraph (1) or (2) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6084.html#0-0-0-4733"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">239(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">has been provided to the alien or the alien's counsel of record, does not attend a proceeding under this section, shall be ordered removed in absentia if the Service establishes by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence that the written notice was so provided and that the alien is removable (as defined in subsection (e)(2)). The written notice by the Attorney General shall be considered sufficient for purposes of this subparagraph if provided at the most recent address provided under sectio n </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6084.html#0-0-0-4747"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">239(a)(1)(F) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4837"></a>(B) No notice if failure to provide address information.- No written notice shall be required under subparagraph (A) if the alien has failed to provide the address required under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6084.html#0-0-0-4747"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">239(a)(1)(F) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4839"></a>(C) Rescission of order.-Such an order may be rescinded only-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4841"></a>(i) upon a motion to reopen filed within 180 days after the date of the order of removal if the alien demonstrates that the failure to appear was because of exceptional circumstances (as defined in subsection (e)(1)), or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4843"></a>(ii) upon a motion to reopen filed at any time if the alien demonstrates that the alien did not receive notice in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2) of section 239(a) or the alien demonstrates that the alien was in Federal or State custody and the failure to appear was through no fault of the alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> The filing of the motion to reopen described in clause (i) or (ii) shall stay the removal of the alien pending disposition of the motion by the immigration judge.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4845"></a>(D) Effect on judicial review.-Any petition for review under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965.html#0-0-0-264"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">242 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of an order entered in absentia under this paragraph shall (except in cases described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965.html#0-0-0-4847"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">242(b)(5) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">) be confined to (i) the validity of the notice provided to the alien, (ii) the reasons for the alien's not attending the proceeding, and (iii) whether or not the alien is removable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4849"></a>(E) Additional application to certain aliens in contiguous territory.-The preceding provisions of this paragraph shall apply to all aliens placed in proceedings under this section, including any alien who remains in a contiguous foreign territory pursuant to section 235(b)(2)(C).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4851"></a>(6) Treatment of frivolous behavior.-The Attorney General shall, by regulation-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4853"></a>(A) define in a proceeding before an immigration judge or before an appellate administrative body under this title, frivolous behavior for which attorneys may be sanctioned,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4855"></a>(B) specify the circumstances under which an administrative appeal of a decision or ruling will be considered frivolous and will be summarily dismissed, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4857"></a>(C) impose appropriate sanctions (which may include suspension and disbarment) in the case of frivolous behavior.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the authority of the Attorney General to take actions with respect to inappropriate behavior.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4859"></a>(7) Limitation on discretionary relief for failure to appear.- Any alien against whom a final order of removal is entered in absentia under this subsection and who, at the time of the notice described in paragraph (1) or (2) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6084.html#0-0-0-4733"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">239(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, was provided oral notice, either in the alien's native language or in another language the alien understands, of the time and place of the proceedings and of the consequences under this paragraph of failing, other than because of exceptional circumstances (as defined in subsection (e)(1)) to attend a proceeding under this section, shall not be eligible for relief under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-256"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6539.html#0-0-0-258"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240B </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7418.html#0-0-0-274"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">245 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-8006.html#0-0-0-282"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">248 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-8031.html#0-0-0-284"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">249 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">for a period of 10 years after the date of the entry of the final order of removal. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4861"></a>(c) Decision and Burden of Proof.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4863"></a>(1) Decision.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4865"></a>(A) In general.-At the conclusion of the proceeding the immigration judge shall decide whether an alien is removable from the United States. The determination of the immigration judge shall be based only on the evidence produced at the hearing.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4867"></a>(B) Certain medical decisions.-If a medical officer or civil surgeon or board of medical officers has certified under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5339.html#0-0-0-4235"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">232(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">that an alien has a disease, illness, or addiction which would make the alien inadmissible under paragraph (1) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1201"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, the decision of the immigration judge shall be based solely upon such certification.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4869"></a>(2) Burden on alien.-In the proceeding the alien has the burden of establishing-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4871"></a>(A) if the alien is an applicant for admission, that the alien is clearly and beyond doubt entitled to be admitted and is not inadmissible under section 212; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4873"></a>(B) by clear and convincing evidence, that the alien is lawfully present in the United States pursuant to a prior admission.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> In meeting the burden of proof under subparagraph (B), the alien shall have access to the alien's visa or other entry document, if any, and any other records and documents, not considered by the Attorney General to be confidential, pertaining to the alien's admission or presence in the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-3057"></a>(3) Burden on service in cases of deportable aliens.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4875"></a>(A) In general.-In the proceeding the Service has the burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that, in the case of an alien who has been admitted to the United States, the alien is deportable. No decision on deportability shall be valid unless it is based upon reasonable, substantial, and probative evidence.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4877"></a>(B) Proof of convictions.-In any proceeding under this Act, any of the following documents or records (or a certified copy of such an official document or record) shall constitute proof of a criminal conviction:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4879"></a>(i) An official record of judgment and conviction.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4881"></a>(ii) An official record of plea, verdict, and sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4883"></a>(iii) A docket entry from court records that indicates the existence of the conviction.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4885"></a>(iv) Official minutes of a court proceeding or a transcript of a court hearing in which the court takes notice of the existence of the conviction.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4887"></a>(v) An abstract of a record of conviction prepared by the court in which the conviction was entered, or by a State official associated with the State's repository of criminal justice records, that indicates the charge or section of law violated, the disposition of the case, the existence and date of conviction, and the sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4889"></a>(vi) Any document or record prepared by, or under the direction of, the court in which the conviction was entered that indicates the existence of a conviction.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4891"></a>(vii) Any document or record attesting to the conviction that is maintained by an official of a State or Federal penal institution, which is the basis for that institution's authority to assume custody of the individual named in the record.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4893"></a>(C) Electronic records.-In any proceeding under this Act, any record of conviction or abstract that has been submitted by electronic means to the Service from a State or court shall be admissible as evidence to prove a criminal conviction if it is-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4895"></a>(i) certified by a State official associated with the State's repository of criminal justice records as an official record from its repository or by a court official from the court in which the conviction was entered as an official record from its repository, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4897"></a>(ii) certified in writing by a Service official as having been received electronically from the State's record repository or the court's record repository.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> A certification under clause (i) may be by means of a computer-generated signature and statement of authenticity.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4899"></a>(4) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4901"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">APPLICATIONS FOR RELIEF FROM REMOVAL-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4903"></a>(A) IN GENERAL- An alien applying for relief or protection from removal has the burden of proof to establish that the alien--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4905"></a>(i) satisfies the applicable eligibility requirements; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (ii) with respect to any form of relief that is granted in the exercise of discretion, that the alien merits a favorable exercise of discretion.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4907"></a>(B) SUSTAINING BURDEN- The applicant must comply with the applicable requirements to submit information or documentation in support of the applicant's application for relief or protection as provided by law or by regulation or in the instructions for the application form. In evaluating the testimony of the applicant or other witness in support of the application, the immigration judge will determine whether or not the testimony is credible, is persuasive, and refers to specific facts sufficient to demonstra te that the applicant has satisfied the applicant's burden of proof. In determining whether the applicant has met such burden, the immigration judge shall weigh the credible testimony along with other evidence of record. Where the immigration judge determines that the applicant should provide evidence which corroborates otherwise credible testimony, such evidence must be provided unless the applicant demonstrates that the applicant does not have the evidence and cannot reasonably obtain the evidence.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (C) CREDIBILITY DETERMINATION- Considering the totality of the circumstances, and all relevant factors, the immigration judge may base a credibility determination on the demeanor, candor, or responsiveness of the applicant or witness, the inherent plausibility of the applicant's or witness's account, the consistency between the applicant's or witness's written and oral statements (whenever made and whether or not under oath, and considering the circumstances under which the statements were made), the intern al consistency of each such statement, the consistency of such statements with other evidence of record (including the reports of the Department of State on country conditions), and any inaccuracies or falsehoods in such statements, without regard to whether an inconsistency, inaccuracy, or falsehood goes to the heart of the applicant's claim, or any other relevant factor. There is no presumption of credibility, however, if no adverse credibility determination is explicitly made, the applicant or witness sh all have a rebuttable presumption of credibility on appeal.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4909"></a>(5) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4901"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Notice.-If the immigration judge decides that the alien is removable and orders the alien to be removed, the judge shall inform the alien of the right to appeal that decision and of the consequences for failure to depart under the order of removal, including civil and criminal penalties.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4911"></a>(6) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4901"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Motions to reconsider.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4913"></a>(A) In general.-The alien may file one motion to reconsider a decision that the alien is removable from the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4915"></a>(B) Deadline.-The motion must be filed within 30 days of the date of entry of a final administrative order of removal.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4917"></a>(C) Contents.-The motion shall specify the errors of law or fact in the previous order and shall be supported by pertinent authority. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4919"></a>(7) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4901"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Motions to reopen.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4921"></a>(A) In general.-An alien may file one motion to reopen proceedings under this section , </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4923"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">except that this limitation shall not apply so as to prevent the filing of one motion to reopen described in subparagraph (C)(iv) .<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4925"></a>(B) Contents.-The motion to reopen shall state the new facts that will be proven at a hearing to be held if the motion is granted, and shall be supported by affidavits or other evidentiary material. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4927"></a>(C) Deadline.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4929"></a>(i) In general.-Except as provided in this subparagraph, the motion to reopen shall be filed within 90 days of the date of entry of a final administrative order of removal.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4931"></a>(ii) Asylum.-There is no time limit on the filing of a motion to reopen if the basis of the motion is to apply for relief under sections </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1687.html#0-0-0-192"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">208 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-2901"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(b)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">and is based on changed country conditions arising in the country of nationality or the country to which removal has been ordered, if such evidence is material and was not available and would not have been discovered or presented at the previous proceeding.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4933"></a>(iii) Failure to appear.-The filing of a motion to reopen an order entered pursuant to subsection (b)(5) is subject to the deadline specified in subparagraph (C) of such subsection.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4935"></a>(iv) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4937"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">SPECIAL RULE FOR BATTERED </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4923"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">SPOUSES, CHILDREN, AND PARENTS - </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4923"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Any limitation under this section on the deadlines for filing such motions shall not apply' --<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (I) if the basis for the motion is to apply for relief under clause (iii) or (iv) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1272.html#0-0-0-1123"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">204(a)(1)(A) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, clause (ii) or (iii) of section 204(a)(1)(B), </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4923"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4939"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7238.html#0-0-0-4941"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">244(a)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(as in effect on March 31, 1997) ;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (II) if the motion is accompanied by a cancellation of removal application to be filed with the Attorney General or by a copy of the self-petition that has been or will be filed with the Immigration and Naturalization Service upon the granting of the motion to reopen; </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4923"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3a/</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (III) if the motion to reopen is filed within 1 year of the entry of the final order of removal, except that the Attorney General may, in the Attorney General's discretion, waive this time limitation in the case of an alien who demonstrates extraordinary circumstances or extreme hardship to the alien's child; and </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4923"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3a/</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4943"></a>(IV) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156/0-0-0-6306.html#0-0-0-4923"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">if the alien is physically present in the United States at the time of filing the motion.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> The filing of a motion to reopen under this clause shall only stay the removal of a qualified alien (as defined in section 431(c)(1)(B) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1641(c)(1)(B))) pending the final disposition of the motion, including exhaustion of all appeals if the motion establishes that the alien is a qualified alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 240A - CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL; ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 240A. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4959"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-1361"></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a) Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents.-The Attorney General may cancel removal in the case of an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States if the alien-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4961"></a>(1) has been an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence for not less than 5 years,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4963"></a>(2) has resided in the United States continuously for 7 years after having been admitted in any status, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4965"></a>(3) has not been convicted of any aggravated felony. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4939"></a>(b) CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN NONPERMANENT RESIDENTS.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4967"></a>(1) IN GENERAL.-The Attorney General </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4969"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">may cancel removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States if the alien-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4971"></a>(A) has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 10 years immediately preceding the date of such application;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4973"></a>(B) has been a person of good moral character during such period;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4975"></a>(C) has not been convicted of an offense under section 212(a)(2), </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4501"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4547"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, subject to paragraph (5) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4977"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2a/ </span></b></a><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4979"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4981"></a>(D) establishes that removal would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to the alien's spouse, parent, or child, who is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4983"></a>(2) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4969"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">SPECIAL RULE FOR BATTERED SPOUSE OR CHILD-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4985"></a>(A) AUTHORITY- The Attorney General may cancel removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States if the alien demonstrates that-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4987"></a>(i) <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4989"></a>(I) the alien has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse or parent who is or was a United States citizen (or is the parent of a child of a United States citizen and the child has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by such citizen parent);<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-1117"></a>(II) the alien has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse or parent who is or was a lawful permanent resident (or is the parent of a child of an alien who is or was a lawful permanent resident and the child has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by such permanent resident parent); or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4991"></a>(III) the alien has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident whom the alien intended to marry, but whose marriage is not legitimate because of that United States citizen's or lawful permanent resident's bigamy;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4993"></a>(ii) the alien has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 3 years immediately preceding the date of such application, and the issuance of a charging document for removal proceedings shall not toll the 3-year period of continuous physical presence in the United States;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4995"></a>(iii) the alien has been a person of good moral character during such period, subject to the provisions of subparagraph (C);<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4997"></a>(iv) the alien is not inadmissible under paragraph (2) or (3) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1201"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, is not deportable under paragraphs (1)(G) or (2) through (4) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-1759"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4979"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, subject to paragraph (5) and has not been convicted of an aggravated felony; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4999"></a>(v) the removal would result in extreme hardship to the alien, the alien's child, or the alien's parent.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) PHYSICAL PRESENCE- Notwithstanding subsection (d)(2), for purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5001"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or for purposes of section 244(a)(3) (as in effect before the title III-A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence by reason of an absence if the alien demonstrates a connection between the absence and the battering or extreme cruelty perpetrated against the alien. No absence or portion of an absence connected to the battering or extreme cruelty shall co unt toward the 90-day or 180-day limits established in subsection (d)(2). If any absence or aggregate absences exceed 180 days, the absences or portions of the absences will not be considered to break the period of continuous presence. Any such period of time excluded from the 180-day limit shall be excluded in computing the time during which the alien has been physically present for purposes of the 3-year requirement set forth in section 240A(b)(2)(B) and section 244(a)(3) (as in effect before the title II I-A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (C) GOOD MORAL CHARACTER- Notwithstanding section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html#0-0-0-1191"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">101(f) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, an act or conviction that does not bar the Attorney General from granting relief under this paragraph by reason of subparagraph (A)(iv) shall not bar the Attorney General from finding the alien to be of good moral character under subparagraph </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5001"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(A)(iii) or section 244(a)(3) (as in effect before the title III-A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996), if the Attorney General finds that the act or conviction was connected to the alien's having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty and determines that a waiver is otherwise warranted.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (D) CREDIBLE EVIDENCE CONSIDERED- In acting on applications under this paragraph, the Attorney General shall consider any credible evidence relevant to the application. The determination of what evidence is credible and the weight to be given that evidence shall be within the sole discretion of the Attorney General.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5003"></a>(3) RECORDATION OF DATE. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5005"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">--With respect to aliens who the Attorney General adjusts to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under paragraph (1) or (2), the Attorney General shall record the alien's lawful admission for permanent residence as of the date of the Attorney General's cancellation of removal under paragraph (1) or (2).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5007"></a>(4) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5009"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">CHILDREN OF BATTERED ALIENS AND PARENTS OF BATTERED ALIEN CHILDREN-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5011"></a>(A) IN GENERAL- The Attorney General shall grant parole under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006/0-0-0-2364.html#0-0-0-1407"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(d)(5) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">to any alien who is a--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5013"></a>(i) child of an alien granted relief under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4983"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A(b)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7238.html#0-0-0-4941"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">244(a)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(as in effect before the title III-A effective date in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1199"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">309 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996); or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5015"></a>(ii) parent of a child alien granted relief under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4983"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A(b)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7238.html#0-0-0-4941"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">244(a)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(as in effect before the title III-A effective date in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1199"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">309 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5017"></a>(B) DURATION OF PAROLE- The grant of parole shall extend from the time of the grant of relief under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4983"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A(b)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or section 244(a)(3) (as in effect before the title III-A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) to the time the application for adjustment of status filed by aliens covered under this paragraph has been finally adjudicated. Applications for adjustment of status filed by aliens covered under this paragraph shall be treated as if the applicants were VAWA self-petitioners. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5019"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5a/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Failure by the alien granted relief under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4983"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A(b)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or section 244(a)(3) (as in effect before the title III-A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) to exercise due diligence in filing a visa petition on behalf of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) may result in revocation of parole.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5021"></a>(5) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-4979"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">APPLICATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WAIVER AUTHORITY- The authority provided under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4607"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(7) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">may apply under paragraphs (1)(B), (1)(C), and (2)(A)(iv) in a cancellation of removal and adjustment of status proceeding.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5023"></a><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(6)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5025"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7/ </span></b></a></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">RELATIVES OF TRAFFICKING VICTIMS-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(A) IN GENERAL- Upon written request by a law enforcement official, the Secretary of Homeland Security may parole under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006/0-0-0-2364.html#0-0-0-1407"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(d)(5) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">any alien who is a relative of an alien granted continued presence under section 107(c)(3)(A) of t he Trafficking Victims Protection Act (22 U.S.C. 7105(c)(3)(A)), if the relative--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(i) was, on the date on which law enforcement applied for such continued presence--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(I) in the case of an alien granted continued presence who is under 21 years of age, the spouse, child, parent, or unmarried sibling under 18 years of age, of the alien; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(II) in the case of an alien granted continued presence who is 21 years of age or older, the spouse or child of the alien; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(ii) is a parent or sibling of the alien who the requesting law enforcement official, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, as appropriate, determines to be in present danger of retaliation as a result of the alien's escape from the severe form of trafficking or cooperation with law enforcement, irrespective of age.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(B) DURATION OF PAROLE-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(i) IN GENERAL- The Secretary may extend the parole granted under subparagraph (A) until the final adjudication of the application filed by the principal alien under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-195.html#0-0-0-795"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">101(a)(15)(T)(ii) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(ii) OTHER LIMITS ON DURATION- If an application described in clause (i) is not filed, the parole granted under subparagraph (A) may extend until the later of--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(I) the date on which the principal alien's authority to remain in the United States under section 107(c)(3)(A) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (22 U.S.C. 7105(c)(3)(A)) is terminated; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(II) the date on which a civil action filed by the principal alien under section 1595 of title 18, United States Code, is concluded.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(iii) DUE DILIGENCE- Failure by the principal alien to exercise due diligence in filing a visa petition on behalf of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), or in pursuing the civil action described in clause (ii)(II) (as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security in consultation with the Attorney General), may result in revocation of parole.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(C) OTHER LIMITATIONS- A relative may not be granted parole under this paragraph if--<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(i) the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General has reason to believe that the relative was knowingly complicit in the trafficking of an alien permitted to remain in the United States under section 107(c)(3)(A) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (22 U.S.C. 7105(c)(3)(A)); or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (ii) the relative is an alien described in paragraph (2) or (3) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1201"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or paragraph (2) or (4) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-1759"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5027"></a>(c) Aliens Ineligible for Relief.-The provisions of subsections (a) and (b)(1) shall not apply to any of the following aliens:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5029"></a>(1) An alien who entered the United States as a crewman subsequent to June 30, 1964.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5031"></a>(2) An alien who was admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant exchange alien as defined in section 101(a)(15)(J), or has acquired the status of such a nonimmigrant exchange alien after admission, in order to receive graduate medical education or training, regardless of whether or not the alien is subject to or has fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006/0-0-0-2364.html#0-0-0-2803"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(e) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5033"></a>(3) An alien who-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5035"></a>(A) was admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant exchange alien as defined in section 101(a)(15)(J) or has acquired the status of such a nonimmigrant exchange alien after admission other than to receive graduate medical education or training,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5037"></a>(B) is subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006/0-0-0-2364.html#0-0-0-2803"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(e) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5039"></a>(C) has not fulfilled that requirement or received a waiver thereof.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5041"></a>(4) An alien who is inadmissible under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1201"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or deportable under of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4575"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(4) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5043"></a>(5) An alien who is described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-5045"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(b)(3)(B)(i) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5047"></a>(6) An alien whose removal has previously been canceled under this section or whose deportation was suspended under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7238.html#0-0-0-5049"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">244(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or who has been granted relief under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006/0-0-0-2364.html#0-0-0-2717"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(c) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, as such sections were in effect before the date of the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5051"></a>(d) Special Rules Relating to Continuous Residence or Physical Presence.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5053"></a>(1) TERMINATION OF CONTINUOUS PERIOD.-- For purposes of this section, any period of continuous residence or continuous physical presence in the United States shall be deemed to end </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5055"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3b/ </span></b></a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5057"></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(A) except in the case of an alien who applies for cancellation of removal under subsection (b)(2), when the alien is served a notice to appear under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6084.html#0-0-0-4733"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">239(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5059"></a>(B) when the alien has committed an offense referred to in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1203"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">that renders the alien inadmissible to the United States under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1203"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or removable from the United States under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4501"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4575"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(4) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, whichever is earliest.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5061"></a>(2) Treatment of certain breaks in presence.-An alien shall be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States under subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2) if the alien has departed from the United States for any period in excess of 90 days or for any periods in the aggregate exceeding 180 days.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5063"></a>(3) Continuity not required because of honorable service in armed forces and presence upon entry into service.-The requirements of continuous residence or continuous physical presence in the United States under subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply to an alien who-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5065"></a>(A) has served for a minimum period of 24 months in an active-duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States and, if separated from such service, was separated under honorable conditions, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5067"></a>(B) at the time of the alien's enlistment or induction was in the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5069"></a>(e) ANNUAL LIMITATION. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5071"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">-- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (1) AGGREGATE LIMITATION.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Attorney General may not cancel the removal and adjust the status under this section, nor suspend the deportation and adjust the status under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7238.html#0-0-0-5049"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">244(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(as in effect before the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996), of a total of more than 4,000 aliens in any fiscal year. The previous sentence shall apply regardless of when an alien applied for such cancellation and adjustment, or such suspension and adjustment, and whether such an alien had previously applied for suspension of deportation under such section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7238.html#0-0-0-5049"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">244(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. The numerical limitation under this paragraph shall apply to the aggregate number of decisions in any fiscal year to cancel the removal (and adjust the status) of an alien, or suspend the deportation (and adjust the status) of an alien, under this section or such section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7238.html#0-0-0-5049"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">244(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (2) FISCAL YEAR 1997.--For fiscal year 1997, paragraph (1) shall only apply to decisions to cancel the removal of an alien, or suspend the deportation of an alien, made after April 1, 1997. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General may cancel the removal or suspend the deportation, in addition to the normal allotment for fiscal year 1998, of a number of aliens equal to 4,000 less the number of such cancellations of removal and suspensions of deportation granted in fiscal year 1997 a fter April 1, 1997. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (3) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the following: <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) Aliens described in section 309(c)(5)(C)(i) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (as amended by the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act). <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) Aliens in deportation proceedings prior to April 1, 1997, who applied for suspension of deportation under section 244(a)(3) (as in effect before the date of the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 240A </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4959"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1     </b>Added by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1189"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 304 of IIRIRA </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4969"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 2</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 2 </b>    Section 240A(b)(1) and (2) amended by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-15244.html#0-0-0-1985"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">204(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 105-100 dated November 19, 1997. Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-22532.html#0-0-0-2909"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1504(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 106-386, dated October 28, 2000, amended section 240A(b)(2) in its entirety.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br />     EFFECTIVE DATE- Any individual who becomes eligible for relief by reason of the enactment of the amendments made by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-22532.html#0-0-0-2909"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1504(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">and </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-22532.html#0-0-0-2911"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 106-386, shall be eligible to file a motion to reopen pursuant to section 240(c)(6)(C)(iv). The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if included in the enactmentof section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1189"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">304 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208;110 Stat. 587). Such portions of the amendments made by subsection (b) that relate to section 244(a)(3) (as in effect before the title III-A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) shall take effect as if included in subtitle G of title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-322; 108 Stat. 1953 et seq.).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4977"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 2a</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 2a     </b>Language inserted by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-22532.html#0-0-0-2917"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1505(b)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 106-386, dated October 28, 2000.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5005"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 3</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 3 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5003"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A(b)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">is amended in its entirety by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-15244.html#0-0-0-1987"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">204(c) of Public Law 105-100 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">dated November 19, 1997.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5009"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 3a</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 3a     </b>Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-22532.html#0-0-0-2911"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1504(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 106-386, dated October 28, 2000, added section 240(A)(b)(4).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br />     EFFECTIVE DATE- Any individual who becomes eligible for relief by reason of the enactment of the amendments made by sections </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-22532.html#0-0-0-2909"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1504(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">and </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-22532.html#0-0-0-2911"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 106-386, shall be eligible to file a motion to reopen pursuant to section 240(c)(6)(C)(iv). The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if included in the enactmentof section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1189"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">304 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208;110 Stat. 587). Such portions of the amendments made by subsection (b) that relate to section 244(a)(3) (as in effect before the title III-A effective date in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1199"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">309 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) shall take effect as if included in subtitle G of title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-322; 108 Stat. 1953 et seq.).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5055"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 3b</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 3b     </b>Language inserted by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-22532.html#0-0-0-2937"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1506(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 106-386, dated October 28, 2000.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br />     EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendment made by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-22532.html#0-0-0-2937"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1506(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 106-386, shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 304 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 587).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5071"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 4</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 4 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-5069"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A(e) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">was amended in its entirety by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-15244.html#0-0-0-1983"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">204(a) of Public Law 105-100 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">dated November 19, 1997.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4979"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 5</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 5 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-31434.html#0-0-0-4313"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">813(c)(1)(A) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-31434.html#0-0-0-4315"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, and </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-31434.html#0-0-0-4317"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(C) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, of Public Law 109-162, dated January 5, 2006, amended section 240A(b)(1)(C), (2)(a)(iv), and added paragraph (5) to the Immigration and Nationality Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5019"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 5a</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 5a     </b>Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-36988.html#0-0-0-4405"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6(e) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 109-271, dated August 12, 2006, amended section 240(A)(b)(4)(B) of the Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5001"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 6</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 6     </b>Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-31434.html#0-0-0-4337"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">822(a)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, of Public Law 109-162, dated January 5, 2006, amended section 240A(b)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Could not find the reference cited in section 822(a)(2) of Public Law 109-162 to make the change.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-31434.html#0-0-0-4339"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">822(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Publ ic Law 109-162 amended section 240A(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5025"></a><b>INA: ACT 240A FN 7</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 7 </b>    Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-40656.html#0-0-0-4759"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">205(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of Public Law 110-457, dated December 23, 2008, added paragraph (b)(6) to section 240A of the Immigration and Nationality Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 242 - JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ORDERS OF REMOVAL<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 242. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5413"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5415"></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a) Applicable provisions.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5417"></a>(1) General orders of removal.-Judicial review of a final order of removal (other than an order of removal without a hearing pursuant to section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">) is governed only by chapter 158 of title 28 of the United States Code, except as provided in subsection (b) and except that the court may not order the taking of additional evidence under section 2347(c) of such title.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5419"></a>(2) Matters not subject to judicial review.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5421"></a>(A) REVIEW RELATING TO SECTION </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.-Notwithstanding any other provision of law </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5423"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(statutory or nonstatutory), including section 2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title , no court shall have jurisdiction to review-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5425"></a>(i) except as provided in subsection (e), any individual determination or to entertain any other cause or claim arising from or relating to the implementation or operation of an order of removal pursuant to section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5427"></a>(ii) except as provided in subsection (e), a decision by the Attorney General to invoke the provisions of such section, <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5429"></a>(iii) the application of such section to individual aliens, including the determination made under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-4281"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1)(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5431"></a>(iv) except as provided in subsection (e), procedures and policies adopted by the Attorney General to implement the provisions of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5433"></a>(B) Denials of Discretionary Relief.-Notwithstanding any other provision of law </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5423"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(statutory or nonstatutory), including section 2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, and except as provided in subparagraph (D) , </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5435"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">and regardless of whether the judgment, decision, or action is made in removal proceedings, no court shall have jurisdiction to review-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5437"></a>(i) any judgment regarding the granting of relief under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006/0-0-0-2424.html#0-0-0-2833"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(h) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006/0-0-0-2424.html#0-0-0-2855"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(i) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-256"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6539.html#0-0-0-258"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240B </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7418.html#0-0-0-274"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">245 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5439"></a>(ii) any other decision or action of the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5435"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">the authority for which is specified under this title to be in the discretion of the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5435"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, other than the granting of relief under section 208(a).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5441"></a>(C) Orders against criminal aliens.-Notwithstanding any other provision of law </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5423"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(statutory or nonstatutory), including section 2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, and except as provided in subparagraph (D) , no court shall have jurisdiction to review any final order of removal against an alien who is removable by reason of having committed a criminal offense covered in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-2006.html#0-0-0-1203"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">212(a)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4507"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(2)(A)(iii) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4517"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4523"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(C) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4525"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(D) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or any offense covered by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4409"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(2)(A)(ii) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">for which both predicate offenses are, without regard to their date of commission, otherwise covered by section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-4413"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a)(2)(A)(i) </span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (D) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5423"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CERTAIN LEGAL CLAIMS- Nothing in subparagraph (B) or (C), or in any other provision of this Act (other than this section) which limits or eliminates judicial review, shall be construed as precluding review of constitutional claims or questions of law raised upon a petition for review filed with an appropriate court of appeals in accordance with this section.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5443"></a>(3) Treatment of certain decisions.-No alien shall have a right to appeal from a decision of an immigration judge which is based solely on a certification described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-4867"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240(c)(1)(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5445"></a>(4) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5447"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">CLAIMS UNDER THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION- Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including section 2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, a petition for review filed with an appropriate court of appeals in accordance with this section shall be the sole and exclusive means for judicial review of any cause or claim under the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhu man, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, except as provided in subsection (e).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5449"></a>(5) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5447"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">EXCLUSIVE MEANS OF REVIEW- Notwithstanding any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), including section 2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, a petition for review filed with an appropriate court of appeals in accordance with this section shall be the sole and exclusive means for judicial review of an order of removal entered or issued under any provision of this Act, except as provided in subsection (e). For purpos es of this Act, in every provision that limits or eliminates judicial review or jurisdiction to review, the terms 'judicial review' and 'jurisdiction to review' include habeas corpus review pursuant to section 2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, and review pursuant to any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5451"></a>(b) Requirements for Review of Orders of Removal.-With respect to review of an order of removal under subsection (a)(1), the following requirements apply:<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5453"></a>(1) Deadline.-The petition for review must be filed not later than 30 days after the date of the final order of removal.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5455"></a>(2) Venue and forms.-The petition for review shall be filed with the court of appeals for the judicial circuit in which the immigration judge completed the proceedings. The record and briefs do not have to be printed. The court of appeals shall review the proceeding on a typewritten record and on typewritten briefs.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5457"></a>(3) Service.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5459"></a>(A) In general.-The respondent is the Attorney General. The petition shall be served on the Attorney General and on the officer or employee of the Service in charge of the Service district in which the final order of removal under section 240 was entered.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5461"></a>(B) Stay of order.-Service of the petition on the officer or employee does not stay the removal of an alien pending the court's decision on the petition, unless the court orders otherwise.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5463"></a>(C) Alien's brief.-The alien shall serve and file a brief in connection with a petition for judicial review not later than 40 days after the date on which the administrative record is available, and may serve and file a reply brief not later than 14 days after service of the brief of the Attorney General, and the court may not extend these deadlines except upon motion for good cause shown. If an alien fails to file a brief within the time provided in this paragraph, the court shall dismiss the appeal unles s a manifest injustice would result.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5465"></a>(4) Scope and standard for review.-Except as provided in paragraph (5)(B)-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5467"></a>(A) the court of appeals shall decide the petition only on the administrative record on which the order of removal is based,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5469"></a>(B) the administrative findings of fact are conclusive unless any reasonable adjudicator would be compelled to conclude to the contrary,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5471"></a>(C) a decision that an alien is not eligible for admission to the United States is conclusive unless manifestly contrary to law, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5473"></a>(D) the Attorney General's discretionary judgment whether to grant relief under section 208(a) shall be conclusive unless manifestly contrary to the law and an abuse of discretion.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5475"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">No court shall reverse a determination made by a trier of fact with respect to the availability of corroborating evidence, as described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1687.html#0-0-0-1973"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">208(b)(1)(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, 240(c)(4)(B) , or </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-5253"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(b)(3)(C) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">,unless the court finds, pursuant to section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965.html#0-0-0-5469"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">242(b)(4)(B) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, that a reasonable trier of fact is compelled to conclude that such corroborating evidence is unavailable.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4847"></a>(5) Treatment of nationality claims.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5477"></a>(A) Court determination if no issue of fact.-If the petitioner claims to be a national of the United States and the court of appeals finds from the pleadings and affidavits that no genuine issue of material fact about the petitioner's nationality is presented, the court shall decide the nationality claim.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5479"></a>(B) Transfer if issue of fact.-If the petitioner claims to be a national of the United States and the court of appeals finds that a genuine issue of material fact about the petitioner's nationality is presented, the court shall transfer the proceeding to the district court of the United States for the judicial district in which the petitioner resides for a new hearing on the nationality claim and a decision on that claim as if an action had been brought in the district court under section 2201 of title 28, United States Code.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5481"></a>(C) Limitation on determination.-The petitioner may have such nationality claim decided only as provided in this paragraph.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5483"></a>(6) Consolidation with review of motions to reopen or reconsider.-When a petitioner seeks review of an order under this section, any review sought of a motion to reopen or reconsider the order shall be consolidated with the review of the order.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5485"></a>(7) Challenge to validity of orders in certain criminal proceedings.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5487"></a>(A) In general.-If the validity of an order of removal has not been judicially decided, a defendant in a criminal proceeding charged with violating section 243(a) may challenge the validity of the order in the criminal proceeding only by filing a separate motion before trial. The district court, without a jury, shall decide the motion before trial.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5489"></a>(B) Claims of United States nationality.-If the defendant claims in the motion to be a national of the United States and the district court finds that-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5491"></a>(i) no genuine issue of material fact about the defendant's nationality is presented, the court shall decide the motion only on the administrative record on which the removal order is based and the administrative findings of fact are conclusive if supported by reasonable, substantial, and probative evidence on the record considered as a whole; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5493"></a>(ii) a genuine issue of material fact about the defendant's nationality is presented, the court shall hold a new hearing on the nationality claim and decide that claim as if an action had been brought under section 2201 of title 28, United States Code.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> The defendant may have such nationality claim decided only as provided in this subparagraph.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5495"></a>(C) Consequence of invalidation.-If the district court rules that the removal order is invalid, the court shall dismiss the indictment for violation of section 243(a). The United States Government may appeal the dismissal to the court of appeals for the appropriate circuit within 30 days after the date of the dismissal.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5497"></a>(D) Limitation on filing petitions for review.-The defendant in a criminal proceeding under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7179.html#0-0-0-4721"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">243(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">may not file a petition for review under subsection (a) during the criminal proceeding. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5499"></a>(8) Construction.-This subsection-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5501"></a>(A) does not prevent the Attorney General, after a final order of removal has been issued, from detaining the alien under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-4727"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5503"></a>(B) does not relieve the alien from complying with section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-5149"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(a)(4) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">and section 243(g); and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5505"></a>(C) does not require the Attorney General to defer removal of the alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5507"></a>(9) Consolidation of issues for judicial review.-Judicial review of all questions of law and fact, including interpretation and application of constitutional and statutory provisions, arising from any action taken or proceeding brought to remove an alien from the United States under this title shall be available only in judicial review of a final order under this section. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5509"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Except as otherwise provided in this section, no court shall have jurisdiction, by habeas corpus under section 2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, by section 1361 or 1651 of such title, or by any other provision of law (statutory or nonstatutory), to review such an order or such questions of law or fact. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5511"></a>(c) Requirements for Petition.-A petition for review or for habeas corpus of an order of removal.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5513"></a>(1) shall attach a copy of such order, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5515"></a>(2) shall state whether a court has upheld the validity of the order, and, if so, shall state the name of the court, the date of the court's ruling, and the kind of proceeding. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5517"></a>(d) Review of Final Orders.-A court may review a final order of removal only if-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5519"></a>(1) the alien has exhausted all administrative remedies available to the alien as of right, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5521"></a>(2) another court has not decided the validity of the order, unless the reviewing court finds that the petition presents grounds that could not have been presented in the prior judicial proceeding or that the remedy provided by the prior proceeding was inadequate or ineffective to test the validity of the order. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5523"></a>(e) Judicial Review of Orders Under Section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5525"></a>(1) Limitations on relief.-Without regard to the nature of the action or claim and without regard to the identity of the party or parties bringing the action, no court may- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5527"></a>(A) enter declaratory, injunctive, or other equitable relief in any action pertaining to an order to exclude an alien in accordance with section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">except as specifically authorized in a subsequent paragraph of this subsection, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5529"></a>(B) certify a class under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in any action for which judicial review is authorized under a subsequent paragraph of this subsection.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5531"></a>(2) Habeas corpus proceedings.-Judicial review of any determination made under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">is available in habeas corpus proceedings, but shall be limited to determinations of-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5533"></a>(A) whether the petitioner is an alien,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5535"></a>(B) whether the petitioner was ordered removed under such section, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5537"></a>(C) whether the petitioner can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the petitioner is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, has been admitted as a refugee under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1625.html#0-0-0-190"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">207 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or has been granted asylum under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1687.html#0-0-0-192"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">208 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, such status not having been terminated, and is entitled to such further inquiry as prescribed by the Attorney General pursuant to section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-4301"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1)(C) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5539"></a>(3) Challenges on validity of the system.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5541"></a>(A) In general.-Judicial review of determinations under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2029"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">and its implementation is available in an action instituted in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, but shall be limited to determinations of-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5543"></a>(i) whether such section, or any regulation issued to implement such section, is constitutional; or <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5545"></a>(ii) whether such a regulation, or a written policy directive, written policy guideline, or written procedure issued by or under the authority of the Attorney General to implement such section, is not consistent with applicable provisions of this title or is otherwise in violation of law.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5547"></a>(B) Deadlines for bringing actions.-Any action instituted under this paragraph must be filed no later than 60 days after the date the challenged section, regulation, directive, guideline, or procedure described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) is first implemented.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5549"></a>(C) Notice of appeal.-A notice of appeal of an order issued by the District Court under this paragraph may be filed not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of such order.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5551"></a>(D) Expeditious consideration of cases.-It shall be the duty of the District Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any case considered under this paragraph.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5553"></a>(4) Decision.-In any case where the court determines that the petitioner-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5555"></a>(A) is an alien who was not ordered removed under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5557"></a>(B) has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that the alien is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, has been admitted as a refugee under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1625.html#0-0-0-190"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">207 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, or has been granted asylum under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1687.html#0-0-0-192"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">208 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, the court may order no remedy or relief other than to require that the petitioner be provided a hearing in accordance with section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6156.html#0-0-0-252"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">. Any alien who is provided a hearing under section 240 pursuant to this paragraph may thereafter obtain judicial review of any resulting final order of removal pursuant to subsection (a)(1).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5559"></a>(5) Scope of inquiry.-In determining whether an alien has been ordered removed under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5389.html#0-0-0-2623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">235(b)(1) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, the court's inquiry shall be limited to whether such an order in fact was issued and whether it relates to the petitioner. There shall be no review of whether the alien is actually inadmissible or entitled to any relief from removal. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5561"></a>(f) Limit on Injunctive Relief.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5563"></a>(1) In general.-Regardless of the nature of the action or claim or of the identity of the party or parties bringing the action, no court (other than the Supreme Court) shall have jurisdiction or authority to enjoin or restrain the operation of the provisions of chapter 4 of title II, as amended by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, other than with respect to the application of such provisions to an individual alien against whom proceedings under such chapter have been initiated.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5565"></a>(2) Particular cases.-Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no court shall enjoin the removal of any alien pursuant to a final order under this section unless the alien shows by clear and convincing evidence that the entry or execution of such order is prohibited as a matter of law. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5567"></a>(g) Exclusive Jurisdiction.-Except as provided in this section and notwithstanding any other provision of law </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6965/0-0-0-7111.html#0-0-0-5569"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(statutory or nonstatutory), including section 2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title , no court shall have jurisdiction to hear any cause or claim by or on behalf of any alien arising from the decision or action by the Attorney General to commence proceedings, adjudicate cases, or execute removal orders against any alien under this Act.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 242A<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 242A. [8 U.S.C. 1252a] </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7151.html#0-0-0-5571"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 242A </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5571"></a><b>INA: ACT 242A FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>Former section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5971.html#0-0-0-248"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">238 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">was redesignated as section 233 and moved accordingly by § </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1595"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">308(b)(4) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of IIRIRA. This new section 238 is former section 242A as redesignated by § </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1597"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">308(b)(5) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of IIRIRA.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 242B<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 242B. [8 U.S.C. 1252b] [Deportation Procedures] </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7165.html#0-0-0-5573"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 242B </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5573"></a><b>INA: ACT 242 B FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1     </b>Section 242B was stricken by § </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1599"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">308(b)(6) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of IIRIRA. Most of its provisions, as amended, were incorporated into new section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-246"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">of INA.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 243 - PENALTIES RELATED TO REMOVAL<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (a) Sec. 243. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7179.html#0-0-0-5575"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4721"></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">(a) Penalty for Failure to Depart.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5577"></a>(1) In general.-Any alien against whom a final order of removal is outstanding by reason of being a member of any of the classes described in section 237(a), who-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5579"></a>(A) willfully fails or refuses to depart from the United States within a period of 90 days from the date of the final order of removal under administrative processes, or if judicial review is had, then from the date of the final order of the court,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5581"></a>(B) willfully fails or refuses to make timely application in good faith for travel or other documents necessary to the alien's departure,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5583"></a>(C) connives or conspires, or takes any other action, designed to prevent or hamper or with the purpose of preventing or hampering the alien's departure pursuant to such, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5585"></a>(D) willfully fails or refuses to present himself or herself for removal at the time and place required by the Attorney General pursuant to such order,shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than four years (or 10 years if the alien is a member of any of the classes described in paragraph (1)(E), (2), (3), or (4) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5684.html#0-0-0-1759"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">237(a) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">), or both.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5587"></a>(2) Exception.-It is not a violation of paragraph (1) to take any proper steps for the purpose of securing cancellation of or exemption from such order of removal or for the purpose of securing the alien's release from incarceration or custody.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5589"></a>(3) Suspension.-The court may for good cause suspend the sentence of an alien under this subsection and order the alien's release under such conditions as the court may prescribe. In determining whether good cause has been shown to justify releasing the alien, the court shall take into account such factors as-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5591"></a>(A) the age, health, and period of detention of the alien;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5593"></a>(B) the effect of the alien's release upon the national security and public peace or safety;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5595"></a>(C) the likelihood of the alien's resuming or following a course of conduct which made or would make the alien deportable;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5597"></a>(D) the character of the efforts made by such alien himself and by representatives of the country or countries to which the alien's removal is directed to expedite the alien's departure from the United States;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5599"></a>(E) the reason for the inability of the Government of the United States to secure passports, other travel documents, or removal facilities from the country or countries to which the alien has been ordered removed; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5601"></a>(F) the eligibility of the alien for discretionary relief under the immigration laws.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5603"></a>(b) Willful Failure to Comply with Terms of Release Under Supervision.-An alien who shall willfully fail to comply with regulations or requirements issued pursuant to section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-5139"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(a)(3) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">or knowingly give false information in response to an inquiry under such section shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5605"></a>(c) Penalties Relating to Vessels and Aircraft.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5607"></a>(1) Civil penalties.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5609"></a>(A) Failure to carry out certain orders.-If the Attorney General is satisfied that a person has violated subsection (d) or (e) of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643.html#0-0-0-262"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, the person shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $2,000 for each violation.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5611"></a>(B) Failure to remove alien stowaways.-If the Attorney General is satisfied that a person has failed to remove an alien stowaway as required under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6643/0-0-0-6773.html#0-0-0-5317"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">241(d)(2) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, the person shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $5,000 for each alien stowaway not removed.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5613"></a>(C) No compromise.-The Attorney General may not compromise the amount of such penalty under this paragraph. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5615"></a>(2) Clearing vessels and aircraft.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5617"></a>(A) Clearance before decision on liability.-A vessel or aircraft may be granted clearance before a decision on liability is made under paragraph (1) only if a bond approved by the Attorney General or an amount sufficient to pay the civil penalty is deposited with the Commissioner.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5619"></a>(B) Prohibition on clearance while penalty unpaid.-A vessel or aircraft may not be granted clearance if a civil penalty imposed under paragraph (1) is not paid.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5621"></a>(d) Discontinuing Granting Visas to Nationals of Country Denying or Delaying Accepting Alien.-On being notified by the Attorney General that the government of a foreign country denies or unreasonably delays accepting an alien who is a citizen, subject, national, or resident of that country after the Attorney General asks whether the government will accept the alien under this section, the Secretary of State shall order consular officers in that foreign country to discontinue granting immigrant visas or nonimmigrant visas, or both, to citizens, subjects, nationals, and residents of that country until the Attorney General notifies the Secretary that the country has accepted the alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 243 </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5575"></a><b>INA: ACT 243 FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>Former INA section 243 revised and rewritten in its entirety by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1589"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">§ 307(a) of IIRIRA</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 9pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">INA: ACT 244 - TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> Sec. 244. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7238.html#0-0-0-5623"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[8 U.S.C. 1254] <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5049"></a>(a) Granting of Status.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5625"></a>(1) In general.-In the case of an alien who is a national of a foreign state designated under subsection (b) (or in the case of an alien having no nationality, is a person who last habitually resided in such designated state) and who meets the requirements of subsection (c), the Attorney General, in accordance with this section-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5627"></a>(A) may grant the alien temporary protected status in the United States and shall not remove the alien from the United States during the period in which such status is in effect, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5629"></a>(B) shall authorize the alien to engage in employment in the United States and provide the alien with an "employment authorized" endorsement or other appropriate work permit.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5631"></a>(2) Duration of work authorization.-Work authorization provided under this section shall be effective throughout the period the alien is in temporary protected status under this section.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-4941"></a>(3) Notice.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5633"></a>(A) Upon the granting of temporary protected status under this section, the Attorney General shall provide the alien with information concerning such status under this section.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5635"></a>(B) If, at the time of initiation of a removal proceeding against an alien, the foreign state (of which the alien is a national) is designated under subsection (b), the Attorney General shall promptly notify the alien of the temporary protected status that may be available under this section.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5637"></a>(C) If, at the time of designation of a foreign state under subsection (b), an alien (who is a national of such state) is in a removal proceeding under this title, the Attorney General shall promptly notify the alien of the temporary protected status that may be available under this section.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5639"></a>(D) Notices under this paragraph shall be provided in a form and language that the alien can understand.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5641"></a>(4) Temporary treatment for eligible aliens.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5643"></a>(A) In the case of an alien who can establish a prima facie case of eligibility for benefits under paragraph (1), but for the fact that the period of registration under subsection (c)(1)(A)(iv) has not begun, until the alien has had a reasonable opportunity to register during the first 30 days of such period, the Attorney General shall provide for the benefits of paragraph (1).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5645"></a>(B) In the case of an alien who establishes a prima facie case of eligibility for benefits under paragraph (1), until a final determination with respect to the alien's eligibility for such benefits under paragraph (1) has been made, the alien shall be provided such benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5647"></a>(5) Clarification.-Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the Attorney General to deny temporary protected status to an alien based on the alien's immigration status or to require any alien, as a condition of being granted such status, either to relinquish nonimmigrant or other status the alien may have or to execute any waiver of other rights under this Act. The granting of temporary protected status under this section shall not be considered to be inconsistent with the granting of nonimmigrant status under this Act. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5649"></a>(b) Designations.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5651"></a>(1) In general.-The Attorney General, after consultation with appropriate agencies of the Government, may designate any foreign state (or any part of such foreign state) under this subsection only if-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5653"></a>(A) the Attorney General finds that there is an ongoing armed conflict within the state and, due to such conflict, requiring the return of aliens who are nationals of that state to that state (or to the part of the state) would pose a serious threat to their personal safety;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5655"></a>(B) the Attorney General finds that-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5657"></a>(i) there has been an earthquake, flood, drought, epidemic, or other environmental disaster in the state resulting in a substantial, but temporary, disruption of living conditions in the area affected,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5659"></a>(ii) the foreign state is unable, temporarily, to handle adequately the return to the state of aliens who are nationals of the state, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5661"></a>(iii) the foreign state officially has requested designation under this subparagraph; or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5663"></a>(C) the Attorney General finds that there exist extraordinary and temporary conditions in the foreign state that prevent aliens who are nationals of the state from returning to the state in safety, unless the Attorney General finds that permitting the aliens to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to the national interest of the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> A designation of a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) under this paragraph shall not become effective unless notice of the designation (including a statement of the findings under this paragraph and the effective date of the designation) is published in the Federal Register. In such notice, the Attorney General shall also state an estimate of the number of nationals of the foreign state designated who are (or within the effective period of the designation are likely to become) eligible f or temporary protected status under this section and their immigration status in the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5665"></a>(2) Effective period of designation for foreign states.-The designation of a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) under paragraph (1) shall-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5667"></a>(A) take effect upon the date of publication of the designation under such paragraph, or such later date as the Attorney General may specify in the notice published under such paragraph, and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5669"></a>(B) shall remain in effect until the effective date of the termination of the designation under paragraph (3)(B). For purposes of this section, the initial period of designation of a foreign state (or part thereof) under paragraph (1) is the period, specified by the Attorney General, of not less than 6 months and not more than 18 months.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5671"></a>(3) Periodic review, terminations, and extensions of designations.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5673"></a>(A) Periodic review.-At least 60 days before end of the initial period of designation, and any extended period of designation, of a foreign state (or part thereof) under this section the Attorney General, after consultation with appropriate agencies of the Government, shall review the conditions in the foreign state (or part of such foreign state) for which a designation is in effect under this subsection and shall determine whether the conditions for such designation under this subsection continu e to be met. The Attorney General shall provide on a timely basis for the publication of notice of each such determination (including the basis for the determination, and, in the case of an affirmative determination, the period of extension of designation under subparagraph (C)) in the Federal Register.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5675"></a>(B) Termination of designation.-If the Attorney General determines under subparagraph (A) that a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation under paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall terminate the designation by publishing notice in the Federal Register of the determination under this subparagraph (including the basis for the determination). Such termination is effective in accordance with subsection (d)(3), but shall not be effect ive earlier than 60 days after the date the notice is published or, if later, the expiration of the most recent previous extension under subparagraph (C).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5677"></a>(C) Extension of designation.-If the Attorney General does not determine under subparagraph (A) that a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) no longer meets the conditions for designation under paragraph (1), the period of designation of the foreign state is extended for an additional period of 6 months (or, in the discretion of the Attorney General, a period of 12 or 18 months). <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5679"></a>(4) Information concerning protected status at time of designations.-At the time of a designation of a foreign state under this subsection, the Attorney General shall make available information respecting the temporary protected status made available to aliens who are nationals of such designated foreign state.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5681"></a>(5) Review.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5683"></a>(A) Designations.-There is no judicial review of any determination of the Attorney General with respect to the designation, or termination or extension of a designation, of a foreign state under this subsection.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5685"></a>(B) Application to individuals.-The Attorney General shall establish an administrative procedure for the review of the denial of benefits to aliens under this subsection. Such procedure shall not prevent an alien from asserting protection under this section in removal proceedings if the alien demonstrates that the alien is a national of a state designated under paragraph (1). <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5687"></a>(c) Aliens Eligible for Temporary Protected Status.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5689"></a>(1) In general.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5691"></a>(A) Nationals of designated foreign states.-Subject to paragraph (3), an alien, who is a national of a state designated under subsection (b)(1) (or in the case of an alien having no nationality, is a person who last habitually resided in such designated state), meets the requirements of this paragraph only if-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5693"></a>(i) the alien has been continuously physically present in the United States since the effective date of the most recent designation of that state;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5695"></a>(ii) the alien has continuously resided in the United States since such date as the Attorney General may designate; <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5697"></a>(iii) the alien is admissible as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under paragraph (2)(A), and is not ineligible for temporary protected status under paragraph (2)(B); and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5699"></a>(iv) to the extent and in a manner which the Attorney General establishes, the alien registers for the temporary protected status under this section during a registration period of not less than 180 days.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5701"></a>(B) Registration fee.-The Attorney General may require payment of a reasonable fee as a condition of registering an alien under subparagraph (A)(iv) (including providing an alien with an "employment authorized" endorsement or other appropriate work permit under this section). The amount of any such fee shall not exceed $50. In the case of aliens registered pursuant to a designation under this section made after July 17, 1991, the Attorney General may impose a separate, additional fee for providin g an alien with documentation of work authorization. Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code, all fees collected under this subparagraph shall be credited to the appropriation to be used in carrying out this section.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5703"></a>(2) Eligibility standards.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5705"></a>(A) Waiver of certain grounds for inadmissibility.-In the determination of an alien's admissibility for purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii) of paragraph (1)-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5707"></a>(i) the provisions of paragraphs (5) and (7)(A) of section 212(a) shall not apply;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5709"></a>(ii) except as provided in clause (iii), the Attorney General may waive any other provision of section 212(a) in the case of individual aliens for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest; but <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5711"></a>(iii) the Attorney General may not waive-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5713"></a>(I) paragraphs (2)(A) and (2)(B) (relating to criminals) of such section,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5715"></a>(II) paragraph (2)(C) of such section (relating to drug offenses), except for so much of such paragraph as relates to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5717"></a>(III) paragraphs (3)(A), (3)(B), (3)(C), and (3)(E) of such section (relating to national security and participation in the Nazi persecutions or those who have engaged in genocide).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5719"></a>(B) Aliens ineligible.-An alien shall not be eligible for temporary protected status under this section if the Attorney General finds that-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5721"></a>(i) the alien has been convicted of any felony or 2 or more misdemeanors committed in the United States, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5723"></a>(ii) the alien is described in section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-1687.html#0-0-0-1983"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">208(b)(2)(A) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5725"></a>(3) Withdrawal of temporary protected status.-The Attorney General shall withdraw temporary protected status granted to an alien under this section if-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5727"></a>(A) the Attorney General finds that the alien was not in fact eligible for such status under this section,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5729"></a>(B) except as provided in paragraph (4) and permitted in subsection (f)(3), the alien has not remained continuously physically present in the United States from the date the alien first was granted temporary protected status under this section, or <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5731"></a>(C) the alien fails, without good cause, to register with the Attorney General annually, at the end of each 12-month period after the granting of such status, in a form and manner specified by the Attorney General.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5733"></a>(4) Treatment of brief, casual, and innocent departures and certain other absences.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5735"></a>(A) For purposes of paragraphs (1)(A)(i) and (3)(B), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States by virtue of brief, casual, and innocent absences from the United States, without regard to whether such absences were authorized by the Attorney General.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5737"></a>(B) For purposes of paragraph (1)(A)(ii), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous residence in the United States by reason of a brief, casual, and innocent absence described in subparagraph (A) or due merely to a brief temporary trip abroad required by emergency or extenuating circumstances outside the control of the alien.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5739"></a>(5) Construction.-Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing an alien to apply for admission to, or to be admitted to, the United States in order to apply for temporary protected status under this section.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5741"></a>(6) Confidentiality of information.-The Attorney General shall establish procedures to protect the confidentiality of information provided by aliens under this section. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5743"></a>(d) Documentation.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5745"></a>(1) Initial issuance.-Upon the granting of temporary protected status to an alien under this section, the Attorney General shall provide for the issuance of such temporary documentation and authorization as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5747"></a>(2) Period of validity.-Subject to paragraph (3), such documentation shall be valid during the initial period of designation of the foreign state (or part thereof) involved and any extension of such period. The Attorney General may stagger the periods of validity of the documentation and authorization in order to provide for an orderly renewal of such documentation and authorization and for an orderly transition (under paragraph (3)) upon the termination of a designation of a foreign state (or any part of such foreign state).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5749"></a>(3) Effective date of terminations.-If the Attorney General terminates the designation of a foreign state (or part of such foreign state) under subsection (b)(3)(B), such termination shall only apply to documentation and authorization issued or renewed after the effective date of the publication of notice of the determination under that subsection (or, at the Attorney General's option, after such period after the effective date of the determination as the Attorney General determines to be appropria te in order to provide for an orderly transition).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5751"></a>(4) Detention of the alien.-An alien provided temporary protected status under this section shall not be detained by the Attorney General on the basis of the alien's immigration status in the United States. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-2637"></a>(e) Relation of Period of Temporary Protected Status to cancellation of removal.-With respect to an alien granted temporary protected status under this section, the period of such status shall not be counted as a period of physical presence in the United States for purposes of section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-6349.html#0-0-0-1361"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">240A(a) </span></b></a><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7238.html#0-0-0-5753"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/ </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">, unless the Attorney General determines that extreme hardship exists. Such period shall not cause a break in the continuity of residence of the period before and after such period for purposes of such section. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5755"></a>(f) Benefits and Status During Period of Temporary Protected Status.-During a period in which an alien is granted temporary protected status under this section-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5757"></a>(1) the alien shall not be considered to be permanently residing in the United States under color of law;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5759"></a>(2) the alien may be deemed ineligible for public assistance by a State (as defined in section 101(a)(36)) or any political subdivision thereof which furnishes such assistance;<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5761"></a>(3) the alien may travel abroad with the prior consent of the Attorney General; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5763"></a>(4) for purposes of adjustment of status under section </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-7418.html#0-0-0-274"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">245 </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">and change of status under section 248, the alien shall be considered as being in, and maintaining, lawful status as a nonimmigrant. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5765"></a>(g) Exclusive Remedy.-Except as otherwise specifically provided, this section shall constitute the exclusive authority of the Attorney General under law to permit aliens who are or may become otherwise deportable or have been paroled into the United States to remain in the United States temporarily because of their particular nationality or region of foreign state of nationality. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5767"></a>(h) Limitation on Consideration in the Senate of Legislation Adjusting Status.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5769"></a>(1) In general.-Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, or amendment that-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5771"></a>(A) provides for adjustment to lawful temporary or permanent resident alien status for any alien receiving temporary protected status under this section, or<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5773"></a>(B) has the effect of amending this subsection or limiting the application of this subsection. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5775"></a>(2) Supermajority required.-Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate duly chosen and sworn shall be required in the Senate to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under paragraph (1).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5777"></a>(3) Rules.-Paragraphs (1) and (2) are enacted-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5779"></a>(A) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and as such they are deemed a part of the rules of the Senate, but applicable only with respect to the matters described in paragraph (1) and supersede other rules of the Senate only to the extent that such paragraphs are inconsistent therewith; and<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5781"></a>(B) with full recognition of the constitutional right of the Senate to change such rules at any time, in the same manner as in the case of any other rule of the Senate. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5783"></a>(i) Annual Report and Review.-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (1) Annual report.-Not later than March 1 of each year (beginning with 1992), the Attorney General, after consultation with the appropriate agencies of the Government, shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate on the operation of this section during the previous year. Each report shall include-<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (A) a listing of the foreign states or parts thereof designated under this section,<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (B) the number of nationals of each such state who have been granted temporary protected status under this section and their immigration status before being granted such status, and <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (C) an explanation of the reasons why foreign states or parts thereof were designated under subsection (b)(1) and, with respect to foreign states or parts thereof previously designated, why the designation was terminated or extended under subsection (b)(3).<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> (2) Committee report.-No later than 180 days after the date of receipt of such a report, the Committee on the Judiciary of each House of Congress shall report to its respective House such oversight findings and legislation as it deems appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FOOTNOTES FOR SECTION 244 </b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5623"></a><b>INA: ACT 244 FN 1</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 1 </b>    Former section 244 repealed by section 308(a)(7) of IIRIRA. See new section 240A and 240B of IIRIRA. Former INA section 244A was redesignated as 244 by § </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1591"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">308(a)(7) of IIRIRA</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="0-0-0-5753"></a><b>INA: ACT 244 FN 2</b><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <b>FN 2 </b>    </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/PUBLAW/HTML/PUBLAW/0-0-0-10948.html#0-0-0-1637"><b><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">IIRIRA § 308 (g)(8) </span></b></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">makes the following amendment (shown in italics):<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> "(8) REFERENCES TO SECTION 244.- <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> <i>(A)(i) Section 201(b)(1)(D) (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(1)(D)) and subsection (e) of section 244A (8 U.S.C. 1254a), before redesignation as section 244 by section 308(b)(7), are each amended by striking "244(a)" and inserting "240A(a)"." </i><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><br /> The amendment may be in error. It should reference "240A(b)" which is cancellation for <u>non-LPRs </u>which is what would apply to those in temporary protected status.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: justify; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <br /></div> </div>

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