Immigration Court quick question

[HappyAndIKnowIt 24]

Suppose someone is in removal proceedings with multiple grounds for removal and no "defenses to deportation" apply.  If one of the grounds, e.g. a domestic violence conviction, cannot be overcome by fact or legal argument, would the IJ schedule a merits hearing for the other grounds to be contested, if the alien cannot avoid deportation due to the DV ?  From what I read, it seems there would be no need for a contested hearing because it would not change the outcome, but I wondered if someone more certain could respond.

[Boiler 45,486]

No need

[Demise 1,282]

13 hours ago, HappyAndIKnowIt said:

Suppose someone is in removal proceedings with multiple grounds for removal and no "defenses to deportation" apply.  If one of the grounds, e.g. a domestic violence conviction, cannot be overcome by fact or legal argument, would the IJ schedule a merits hearing for the other grounds to be contested, if the alien cannot avoid deportation due to the DV ?  From what I read, it seems there would be no need for a contested hearing because it would not change the outcome, but I wondered if someone more certain could respond.

What's the story here, because DV conviction is unlikely to raise to the level of aggravated felony, which would prohibit seeking LPR cancellation of removal or an 212(h) CIMT waiver (if an applicant for admission or AOS including re-AOS), and finally something like CAT relief which while unlikely to succeed has very very few statutory bars to it.

[HappyAndIKnowIt 24]

On 8/19/2021 at 8:34 AM, Demise said:

What's the story here, because DV conviction is unlikely to raise to the level of aggravated felony, which would prohibit seeking LPR cancellation of removal or an 212(h) CIMT waiver (if an applicant for admission or AOS including re-AOS), and finally something like CAT relief which while unlikely to succeed has very very few statutory bars to it.

Originally in removal for denial of I-751 / Termination of Permanent Residence Status.  Toss in a likely misrepresentation charge with no USC or LPR spouse or parent.  Entered U.S. in 2016.  Arrested for DV in 2019.  Conviction final after appeal in 2021.