Withholding of Removal
Mandatory protection when the danger is more likely than not — even when asylum is barred.
Overview
Withholding prohibits deportation to a country where life or freedom would be threatened on a protected ground. The standard is higher than asylum — a clear probability — but is mandatory when met, and available when asylum is time-barred or discretionarily denied. It does not lead to a green card or family derivatives.
Who May Qualify
- A clear probability of persecution on a protected ground
- No particularly serious crime bar
- Typically raised in removal proceedings alongside asylum and CAT
How We Help
- Full defensive litigation packaging asylum, withholding, and CAT together
- Country-conditions and expert testimony
- BIA and federal court appeals
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a filing deadline?
No — withholding has no one-year bar.
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