Cancellation of Removal for Battered Spouses & Children

What is cancellation of removal for Battered Spouses and Children?

If you are in a removal proceeding, you may apply for cancellation of removal, even if you are found removable (deportable).

If the judge grants you cancellation of removal, you will be admitted to the United States as a permanent resident and will receive a green card.

Cancellation of removal for Battered Spouses and Children is similar to Cancellation of Removal for nonpermanent residents, except that a different set of qualifications would be required.

What are the qualifications for cancellation of removal for Battered Spouses and Children?

To obtain cancellation of removal as a battered spouse or child, you must show:

• You or your child have been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by certain relatives who are or were citizens or permanent residents.
• You have been “physically present in the United States for a continuous period” of at least three (3) years.
• You have been a person of good moral character.
• You have not committed certain crimes.
• Your removal would result in “extreme hardship” to you, your children, or your parents.

Related Topics:

Cancellation of Removal

Removal Proceeding Procedure & Defenses

Removal Proceedings

Grounds for Removal

Undocumented Immigrants