Tag: Removal
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BONA FIDE MARRIAGE EXEMPTION
Bona Fide Marriage Exemption Non-citizens who marry U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents while in removal proceedings must show by clear and convincing evidence that the marriage was entered into in good faith. See INA § 245(e)(3). What is commonly called, “the bona fide marriage exemption” must be requested in writing and submitted with Form I-130. See 8 C.F.R. § 204.2(a)(1)(iii)(A).…
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NOTICE TO APPEAR (NTA)
A Notice to Appear (“NTA”) initiates removal proceedings by informing the immigrant respondent that they must appear in Immigration Court on a specific day to answer to a charge of removeability. An NTA is issued as a standard DHS form, Form I-862. The statutory requirements of an NTA can be found at INA…