CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL FOR LPRS-INA §240A(a), 8 U.S.C. §1229b(a), 8 C.F.R. §§1240.11(a), 1240.20.
Eligibility-The AG may cancel the removal of an LPR if he or she:
Has been "lawfully admitted for permanent residence" for 5 years;
Has resided in the U.S. continuously for 7 years after having been admitted in any status, INA §240A(a)(2);
Has not been convicted of an aggravated felony.
Warrants a favorable exercise of discretion.
INELIGIBLE FOR LPR CANCELLATION-INA §240A(c):
Crewman who entered subsequent to June 30, 1964;
Persons admitted on J to receive graduate medical training whether or not s/he received a waiver, or admitted on J with 2-year foreign residency requirement and never fulfilled the requirement or received a waiver;
Persons inadmissible under INA §212(a)(3) or deportable under INA §237(a)(4) for security reasons
Persons determined to have persecuted others, INA §241(b)(3)(B)(i);
Persons previously granted cancellation, suspension or §212(c) relief or who wish to simultaneously file applications-INA §240A(c)(6).
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