What is a “withholding of removal”?
A withholding of removal is a protection against deportation offered in certain cases under U.S. immigration law. It is part of the law known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which governs how non-citizens can enter and remain in the United States. Under a withholding of removal, the U.S. government agrees not to deport an individual back to the country from which they are seeking asylum (known as the country of removal). This means that the person can stay in the United States as long as they meet the criteria for a withholding of removal. To qualify for a withholding of removal in New York, a person must prove that they would face persecution if returned to their country of origin. They must also demonstrate that the persecution is based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. The individual must be able to demonstrate that this persecution is more likely to take place than not, and that it is of such severity that it will cause them to suffer harm or danger to their life or safety. In addition to providing protection from deportation, a withholding of removal also grants the individual the right to obtain employment authorization and the ability to travel outside the United States. It also allows the individual to seek permanent residency, as well as apply for public benefits in certain cases.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.La “retención de remoción” es una forma de protección legal en New York para aquellos inmigrantes que temen regresar a su país de origen por razones como la persecución racial, religiosa, política, nacional, social o por su género. Esta protección es similar al asilo, pero con algunas diferencias importantes. Por ejemplo, si una persona recibe el asilo, pueden llegar a tener derecho a un estatus de residente permanente y a la ciudadanía. En cambio, la retención de remoción no proporciona ningún estatus de residente permanente, sino que simplemente brinda una protección temporal de ser deportado. Otro factor importante es que el asilo se otorga generalmente antes de entrar a Estados Unidos, mientras que la retención de remoción se otorga a las personas que ya viven aquí. Por lo tanto, para obtener el estatus de retención de remoción, una persona debe demostrar que sufren o temen un daño irreparable si regresan a su país de origen. Si la solicitud de retención de remoción es aprobada, el inmigrante recibe un permiso de trabajo y no puede ser deportado.
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