EOIR 42B Cancellation of Removal: Basic Eligibility and Evidence

EOIR 42B cancellation can be a critical defense in removal proceedings. The legal standard is high and evidence must be organized early.

Key requirements

• Continuous physical presence for the required period.
• Good moral character.
• No disqualifying criminal history.
• Exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a qualifying relative.

Evidence planning

Hardship claims work best with records: medical documentation, school records, financial proof, and country-condition context.

Court strategy

Consistency across testimony and documents is essential. Small contradictions can undermine otherwise strong hardship evidence.