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8 CFR §1239.1

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  1. (a)Commencement. Every removal proceeding conducted under section 240 of the Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a) to determine the deportability or inadmissibility of an alien is commenced by the filing of a notice to appear with the immigration court. For provisions relating to the issuance of a notice to appear by an immigration officer, or supervisor thereof, see 8 CFR 239.1(a).
  2. (b)Service of notice to appear. Service of the notice to appear shall be in accordance with section 239 of the Act.