when do i need to get a stay of deportation while appeal pending
If it concerns the merits (the core eligibility) of the case, a stay of deportation will likely go into effect automatically. Exceptions exist, however, in which instance you would need to request that the B.I.A. exercise its discretion and issue a stay of deportation while the appeal is pending. A stay of removal is not, in any case, permitted if you are appealing one of the following: