What is a Motion to Reopen? A motion to reopen a final removal order is an important tool that immigrants can use in their immigration cases. It allows these individuals to ask either the immigration judge (IJ) or the Board of Immigration Appeals to consider material and previously unavailable ...
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Reopening In Absentia Removal Orders
Every alien who has a case before an Immigration Judge ("IJ") must make an appearance for his or her hearing. Failure to appear for a scheduled removal hearing allows an IJ to issue a removal order in absentia (without your presence in court) which will render you deportable from the United Stat...