Which form is used to initiate removal proceedings with Notice to Appear?

• A. I-862
• B. I-871
• C. I-830
• D. I-867A

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that removal proceedings are started with a charging document called the Notice to Appear, and the form used to initiate that document is I-862. This form is what officially begins the process in immigration court. It is issued by the Department of Homeland Security and served on the individual to notify them of the removal charges, the legal basis for removal, and the initial hearing date, time, and location. Once the Notice to Appear is filed and served, the case enters immigration court for adjudication, where the person can respond to the charges or seek relief. The other forms cited do not initiate removal proceedings with an NTA; they pertain to different steps or actions in enforcement or immigration processes.