Even when an appeal is dismissed, the IAD has the power to stay (pause) the removal order for a specific period based on H&C considerations. The person must comply with conditions during the stay. If they do, the IAD may eventually cancel the order.
(1)To stay a removal order, the Immigration Appeal Division must be satisfied, taking into account the best interests of a child directly affected by the decision, that sufficient humanitarian and compassionate considerations warrant special relief in light of all the circumstances of the case.
(2)Where the Immigration Appeal Division stays the removal order(a) it shall impose any condition that is prescribed and may impose any condition that it considers necessary;
(b)all conditions imposed by the Immigration Division are cancelled;
(c)it may vary or cancel any non-prescribed condition imposed under paragraph (a); and
(d)it may cancel the stay, on application or on its own initiative.