What is a Motion to Reopen?

A Motion to Reopen, also known as a MTR, is a request for an immigration court to reopen a previously closed case. Specifically, a person can file an MTR if they have new information related to their case, such as evidence that supports a defense, or if they need to update information that was previously presented. In South Carolina, if a person has received a notice to appear in court for a deportation hearing, they may be able to have their case reopened by filing an MTR. The MTR is submitted to the court as a formal request for the court to consider any new evidence or additional information that may be relevant to the case. There is no guarantee that the court will grant an MTR, but it is an important option for individuals who have been issued a notice to appear in court for a deportation hearing. If a Motion to Reopen is granted, it may provide the opportunity for the individual to present additional evidence or information to the court. This may be useful in cases where the individual has been issued a deportation order, as it can potentially lead to the court rescinding the deportation order. It is important to remember that, even if a Motion to Reopen is granted, the court may still decide to deport the individual in the end. Therefore, individuals should seek experienced legal counsel to ensure that their rights and interests are protected during the process.

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La Ley de Inmigración y Deportación en Carolina del Sur establece que ciertos inmigrantes que no cumplen con los requisitos para permanecer legalmente en el país podrían ser deportados. Una "Moción para Reabrir" es una acción legal solicitada por el inmigrante con el fin de reabrir un caso de deportación cerrado. En una Moción para Reabrir, el inmigrante debe identificar un cambio importante de su situación desde el momento en que la decisión original de deportación fue emitida. Esta situación puede incluir cambios en la ciudadanía, cambios en la ley, cambios familiares importantes, o algunos casos específicos pueden incluir algunos elementos relacionados con la vida privada. Dado que la Moción para Reabrir es una acción legal, el proceso debe presentarse por escrito y con evidencia sólida. La evidencia debería ser suficiente para demostrar que la situación ha cambiado desde el momento en que se emitió la decisión original. Si el Tribunal de Inmigración aprueba la Moción para Reabrir, el caso será reabierto para una nueva revisión, y el inmigrante podría ganar su caso y permanecer en el país.

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