What this term means
In U.S. immigration practice, this term generally refers to a form of relief requested in immigration court. Exact use can vary by agency, form, and case posture.
Why this term matters
- this term can affect eligibility, deadlines, status, travel, work authorization, court strategy, or consular processing.
- Ask where this term appears: a USCIS notice, EOIR filing, visa refusal sheet, form instruction, or lawyer memo.
- Do not assume this term means the same thing in family, employment, humanitarian, and court contexts.
Do not confuse it with
Cancellation of removal is not asylum or ordinary adjustment of status. It is a form of relief considered in removal proceedings and has its own requirements.