EOIR Final Rule on Denials of Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal

EOIR final rule adopting without change the rule proposed at 81 FR 86291 on 11/30/16. The final rule allows IJs and the BIA to issue final denials of suspension of deportation and cancellation of removal applications regardless of whether the annual cap has been reached. The rule is effective 1/4/18. (82 FR 57336, 12/5/17)

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Office for Immigration Review

8 CFR Part 1240

[EOIR Docket No. 180; AG Order No. 4034-2017]

RIN 1125-AA25

Procedures Further Implementing the Annual Limitation on Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal

AGENCY: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice.

ACTION: Final rule.

Related Resources

• EOIR Proposed Rule on Denials of Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal (81 FR 86291, 11/30/16)
• AILA Comments on EOIR Proposed Rule on Denials of Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal