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§ 21.16 (E)

 





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(E)  Naturalization.  Certain permanent residents who, despite a drug offense, are otherwise are eligible for naturalization can request the immigration court to terminate proceedings based on exceptional humanitarian or appealing factors so that they can apply for naturalization.[132]  An aggravated felony conviction that occurred after November 29, 1990 will automatically bar naturalization.[133]  See §  24.13, infra. 
  
 
  
        
[132] See 8 C.F.R. §  1239.2(f), formerly 8 C.F.R. §  242.7(e).
    
[133] INA §  101(f)(8), 8 U.S.C. §  1101(f)(8); Immigration Act of 1990 §  509(b).

  









 

	

	 

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