See also Cardenas Supplemental Letter

This supplemental letter requested by the 3rd Circuit from the parties addressed the following issues: 1) An applicant for cancellation of removal need not show continuing abuse at the time of the application under 8 U.S.C. § 1229b(b)(2)(A)(i)(II) and (2) The Court can, but should not, consider this issue without remand.

NIWAP Library Amicus brief Jun 18, 2026 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as an amicus or advocacy example on Removal Defense; confirm the cited authority and procedural posture before adapting it.

Topics

Removal defense VAWA / U / T

Workflows

Immigration court deadline BIA, PFR, and federal court VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief

Forums

Court of appeals

Jurisdictions

3rd Circuit