8 CFR § 1208.10 - Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing before an immigration judge; failure to follow requirements for biometrics and other biographical information processing.

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title: "8 CFR § 1208.10 - Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing before an immigration judge; failure to follow requirements for biometrics and other biographical information processing."
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title_name: "Aliens and Nationality"
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section_name: "Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing before an immigration judge; failure to follow requirements for biometrics and other biographical information processing."
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# 1208.10 Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing before an immigration judge; failure to follow requirements for biometrics and other biographical information processing.

Failure to appear for a scheduled immigration hearing without prior authorization may result in dismissal of the application and the entry of an order of deportation or removal *in absentia.* Failure to comply with processing requirements for biometrics and other biographical information within the time allowed will result in dismissal of the application, unless the applicant demonstrates that such failure was the result of good cause. DHS is responsible for obtaining biometrics and other biographical information with respect to any alien in custody.

[70 FR 4754, Jan. 31, 2005]