Instead of having to prove that their fear of persecution is “well-founded,” people seeing withholding must demonstrate it is “more likely than not” that they would be persecuted in their home country if forced to return there, unless they can prove that they have suffered persecution on account of a protected ground ...
Sometimes a foreign national can adjust their status during removal proceedings if they were not eligible before the time of their arrest, or if they were not aware that they could apply for a green card.
That means that you must show the judge that you will probably be harmed in your home country. your home country will harm you. Remember, for Withholding of Removal, that risk must be “more likely than not,” or a 51% chance.
An applicant who has won withholding of removal does not receive as many benefits as an asylee. The individual can seek work authorization; however, they will not be able adjust their status to become a legal permanent resident, nor can they become a citizen.
Form I-589, will be considered an application for withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture if you tell the immigration judge that you would like to be considered for withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture, or if it is determined that evidence indicates that you may be tortured in ...
An applicant who has won withholding of removal does not receive as many benefits as an asylee. The individual can seek work authorization; however, they will not be able adjust their status to become a legal permanent resident, nor can they become a citizen.
Being in removal proceedings does not in and of itself give you a ground to be granted a work permit. You can apply but it will be denied unless you have an application pending that allows you to obtain a work permit. If you applied for asylum, then their is a wait time to obtain your work permit.
A judge may terminate the removal proceedings against an individual if they are eligible for a specific immigration benefit through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). They may also be eligible for a motion to terminate if the judge grants them lawful status or asylum.
The cancellation of removal is a procedure by which an immigrant can avoid deportation or removal from the United States. Only persons currently facing deportation or removal may apply for such relief. If your case is already closed, you cannot request this release unless you are able to reopen your case.
If you are able to apply for LPR Cancellation of Removal, there is a pretty good chance that you will win your case if you prepare well. Remember, you will have to apply while you are in deportation proceedings—you cannot apply if you have been deported already.