What is a “withholding of removal”?
A “withholding of removal” is a form of protection that the U.S. government offers to people who have already been granted asylum in the United States or who are eligible for such protection. This type of protection helps individuals avoid being removed from the United States to a country where they are likely to suffer persecution. A person might be eligible for withholding of removal if they can show that it is more likely than not that they would suffer persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group in their home country. In North Dakota, requests for withholding of removal are submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It is a complex process that requires the submission of various forms and supporting documents, as well as a hearing before an immigration judge. The USCIS and the immigration judge will review the individual’s case and decide whether the person is eligible for withholding of removal. If withholding of removal is granted, the individual is allowed to remain in the United States, but is not granted legal permanent resident (LPR) or refugee status. They will be able to work and live in the United States, but may not travel outside of the country without special permission. Withholding of removal is almost always indefinite and can only be terminated if the individual voluntarily leaves the United States or no longer has a reasonable fear of persecution in their home country.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Un “withholding of removal” es una concesión que el gobierno concederá a aquellos que sean elegibles por temor de persecución en su país de origen. Está diseñado para impedir a una persona ser deportada a un lugar donde su vida o libertad pueden estar en peligro. Esto es diferente al asilo, pero cumple una función similar. En North Dakota, existen varias maneras de obtener un “withholding of removal”. En primer lugar, una persona debe demostrar que existe razón para temer la persecución por motivos de raza, religión, nacionalidad, afiliación con un grupo particular u opiniones políticas en su país de origen. En segundo lugar, también debe demostrar que no hay países seguros como destino alternativo. Solicitar un “withholding of removal” es un proceso largo y complicado, y requiere asesoramiento legal adecuado. Si bien el “withholding of removal” puede ser una vía para evitar la deportación, no concede ningún estatus legal permanente. Si el individuo califica, entonces se le permitirá vivir y trabajar en el país, pero no se le otorgan privilegios especiales.
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