TITLE II:IMMIGRATION Part IV
 Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal
Section Text

§ 240 (8 USC 1229a) Removal proceedings
a.
Proceeding
1.
In general
2.
Charges
3.
Exclusive procedures
b.
Conduct of proceeding
1.
Authority of immigration judge
2.
Form of proceeding
A.
In general
B.
Consent required in certain cases
3.
Presence of alien
4.
Alien's rights in proceeding
5.
Consequences of failure to appear
A.
In general
B.
No notice if failure to provide address information
C.
Rescission of order
D.
Effect on judicial review
E.
Additional application to certain aliens in contiguous territory
6.
Treatment of frivolous behavior
7.
Limitation on discretionary relief for failure to appear
c.
Decision and burden of proof
1.
Decision
A.
In general
B.
Certain medical decisions
2.
Burden on alien
3.
Burden on service in cases of deportable aliens
A.
In general
B.
Proof of convictions
C.
Electronic records
4.
Applications for relief from removal
A.
In general
B.
Sustaining burden
C.
Credibility determination
5.
Notice
6.
Motions to reconsider
A.
In general
B.
Deadline
C.
Contents
7.
Motions to reopen
A.
In general
B.
Contents
C.
Deadline
i.
In general
ii.
Asylum
iii.
Failure to appear
iv.
Special rule for battered spouses, children, and parents
d.
Stipulated removal
e.
Definitions
1.
Exceptional circumstances
2.
Removable