LPR Cancellation
With immigration enforcement on the rise, including among immigrants with long-standing ties to the United States, “cancellation of removal” is an increasingly important form of immigration relief. “Cancellation,” as it is known, can allow green card holders and undocumented individuals who have lived in the United States for many years and have strong ties to the country to remain in the United States and either obtain or retain lawful permanent resident status.
There are two forms of cancellation of removal: one for individuals who are not lawful permanent residents, and one for lawful permanent residents (often known as “green card holders”). The materials on this page will guide you through the process of representing an applicant for LPR Cancellation.
Getting Started: Overview of LPR Cancellation
The materials in this section provide an overview of LPR Cancellation.
Master Calendar Hearing
The first several immigration court appearances in an LPR cancellation case are generally one or more “master calendar” hearings. These materials in this section will walk you through what Master Calendars are, how they work, and how to prepare for them.
Executive Office for Immigration Review This video is a mock master calendar hearing in an asylum case from the EOIR model hearing program.
Immigration Justice Campaign The Notice to Appear (NTA) is the charging document in immigration court proceedings. Pleading to the factual allegations and legal charges in the NTA happens at a Master Calendar hearing, before an individual hearing is scheduled. This annotated NTA explains the significance of the most important elements of the NTA.
Gathering Evidence and Preparing Case
Much of the work in LPR Cancellation cases involves gathering evidence and preparing them for submission. These materials will help you understand what evidence to seek in LPR Cancellation cases, and how to present it most effectively.
U.S. Department of Justice This form is a required part of the LPR Cancellation application.
A Roadmap to Winning Your Case for “LPR Cancellation of Removal”
Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
This guide, originally prepared for pro se respondents, goes over the basics of LPR cancellation, from preparing and submitting the application through to the removal hearing.