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Title 8Aliens and NationalityPart / Section
Chapter IDepartment of Homeland Security1 – 499
Subchapter BImmigration Regulations100 – 299
Part 240Voluntary Departure, Suspension of Deportation and Special Rule Cancellation of Removal240.21 – 240.70
Subpart A—Removal Proceedings [Reserved]
Subpart BCancellation of Removal240.21
§ 240.21Suspension of deportation and adjustment of status under section 244(a) of the Act (as in effect before April 1, 1997) and cancellation of removal and adjustment of status under section 240A(b) of the Act for certain nonpermanent residents.
Subpart CVoluntary Departure240.25
§ 240.25Voluntary departure—authority of the Service.
Subpart D—Exclusion of Aliens (for Proceedings Commenced Prior to April 1, 1997) [Reserved]
Subpart E—Proceedings To Determine Deportability of Aliens in the United States: Hearing and Appeal (for Proceedings Commenced Prior to April 1, 1997) [Reserved]
Subpart F—Suspension of Deportation and Voluntary Departure (for Proceedings Commenced Prior to April 1, 1997) [Reserved]
Subpart G—Civil Penalties for Failure To Depart [Reserved]
Subpart HApplications for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal Under Section 203 of Pub. L. 105-100240.60 – 240.70
§ 240.60Definitions.
§ 240.61Applicability.
§ 240.62Jurisdiction.
§ 240.63Application process.
§ 240.64Eligibility—general.
§ 240.65Eligibility for suspension of deportation.
§ 240.66Eligibility for special rule cancellation of removal.
§ 240.67Procedure for interview before an asylum officer.
§ 240.68Failure to appear at an interview before an asylum officer or failure to follow requirements for fingerprinting.
§ 240.69Reliance on information compiled by other sources.
§ 240.70Decision by the Service.