What is a Withholding of Deportation?
A Withholding of Deportation is a relief from deportation that is granted by the federal government in certain circumstances. In Pennsylvania, withholding of deportation means that an individual is not removed from the United States, even though he or she is subject to removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This relief is only granted in "exceptional and extremely unusual" cases. In order to qualify for a Withholding of Deportation, the individual must demonstrate that they are more likely than not going to face persecution of any kind in their native country, due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion or social group. The individual must also show that they are of good moral character and have not been involved in any criminal activity in the U.S. If granted, the individual is not given legal status in the U.S., but they may be able to obtain work authorization and remain in the country. It is important to note that Withholding of Deportation is a discretionary form of relief, meaning that the government is not obligated to grant it to individuals who have met the criteria. Additionally, it is only available to certain individuals, such as those who are subject to removal from the U.S. and have pending applications. Furthermore, while the individual may receive work authorization, they cannot obtain a green card or other type of permanent immigration status.
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