Scheme: 
DOJXEOIR0001
Case Type Number: 
3
Statute (Common Name): 
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
Program Area: 
Immigration
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
8 USC 1256
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
8 CFR 1246.1 et seq.
Filed By: 
Federal Agency
Brief Description of Case Type: 
Rescission Proceedings: Informal proceedings initiated by DHS in which the Immigration Judge determines whether an alien's adjusted status as a lawful permanent resident should be rescinded because the alien was not entitled to become a lawful permanent resident. Decisions may be delivered orally or in writing and shall direct either that the proceeding be terminated or that the adjustment of status be rescinded. 8 CFR 1246.6. Rescission decisions are appealable to the BIA.
Relief Available in Actions Filed by Agency: 
Revocation/Suspension/Restriction of Existing Right or Privilege
Verified by Agency: 
Verified