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There are two main situations where individuals who were ordered removed or deported in absentia can reopen their cases: (1) they did not receive notice of the hearing, and (2) they did not appear at their hearing because of exceptional circumstances.
(1) Content ? A motion to reopen to rescind an in absentia order must demonstrate that: the failure to appear was because of exceptional circumstances; the failure to appear was because the respondent did not receive proper notice; or.
A motion to reopen is based on documentary evidence of new facts. Alternatively, a motion to reconsider is based on a claim of incorrect application of law or policy to the prior decision. The regulations for motions to reopen and motions to reconsider are located at 8 C.F.R.
(1) Motions to reopen or reconsider - When a filing fee is required, the fee for motions to reopen or reconsider is $145. The fee is paid to the Department of Homeland Security in advance. The fee receipt and motion are then filed with the immigration court.
(2) Content ? A motion to reopen must state the new facts that will be proven at a reopened hearing if the motion is granted, and the motion must be supported by affidavits or other evidentiary material. 8 C.F.R. § 1003.23(b)(3) .