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Ethical Considerations Related to Affirmatively Filing an Asylum Application for the Purpose of Applying for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment
7/31/20
AILA Doc. No. 16110105.
Asylum & Refugees, Cancellation, Suspension & 212(c), Ethics, Removal & Relief
Learn more about the significant ethical questions posed by submitting an affirmative asylum application with the goal of submitting an application for cancellation of removal, including candor to the tribunal, fees, what constitutes a frivolous application, and much more.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 16110105.
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