What is the purpose of the MTR filed by an alien regarding an EOIR Admin. Stay?

The MTR, or Motion to Reopen, is a legal request that an alien files with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to reconsider a previous removal order. By filing an MTR, the alien is essentially seeking a reevaluation of the circumstances surrounding their case, which may have changed since the initial order was made. This could include new evidence, changes in the law, or situations that affect their eligibility for immigration relief.

In the context of an EOIR Administrative Stay, the relevance of the MTR lies in the procedure that allows individuals to challenge their removal while their case is being reviewed. An Administrative Stay temporarily halts the enforcement of a removal order while the MTR is pending. Therefore, the purpose of the MTR is directly aligned with the intent to reopen the removal order, allowing the individual another chance to argue their case or present new evidence.

The other choices relate to different processes or requests that do not specifically address the reopening of a removal order. For instance, expediting case processing refers to accelerating the timeline of an ongoing case but does not directly question the validity of a removal order. Similarly, requesting a change of venue pertains to moving the location of the hearings, and seeking asylum status is a separate