Cancellation of removal for legal permanent residents
Must be an Legal Permanent Resident for 5 years and residing continuously in U.S. for 7 years; is not an aggravated felon; has not been convicted of a Crime of Moral Turpitude within 5 years of admission, has no convictions for drug trafficking, firearms, domestic violence, or certain other crimes; not a crewman; not a J-doctor who did not comply with two year foreign residency requirement; not a security threat; has not persecuted others; has not been granted cancellation, suspension or 212(c) relief previously.
Factors in considering grant of Cancellation of Removal:
Positive: family in the U.S.; long period of residency in U.S.; ensuing hardship if cancellation not granted; service in armed forces; employment history; property or business in U.S.; service to the community; showing of good character.
Negative: nature of exclusion grounds; significant violations of law; criminal record; other evidence of bad character.