Description

Withholding of Removal refers to a legal process that prevents the deportation of an individual from the United States due to the risk of persecution or torture in their home country. This status allows individuals to remain in the U.S. while their immigration cases are being processed or reviewed.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with related immigration terms such as 'asylum' or 'temporary protected status'. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial expressions. Stick to the term 'Detenimiento de la expulsion' in formal contexts to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The judge granted the applicant withholding of removal due to the credible fear of persecution.

ES: El juez otorgó al solicitante el detenimiento de la expulsion debido al temor creíble de persecución.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'asilo'; mixing up with 'protección temporal'; using informal language instead of formal terminology.