Proposed Rule Would Extend § 212(c) Eligibility in Certain Cases

A joint INS/EOIR proposed rule would allow certain LPRs who pled guilty or nolo contendere to crimes before 4/1/97 to seek relief pursuant to former INA § 212(c), in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling in INS v. St. Cyr. (67 FR 52627, 8/13/02)