What is the benefit of withholding of removal?

Withholding of removal is a form of relief from deportation that protects individuals from being returned to a country where they would face persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. It allows eligible individuals to remain in the U.S. and obtain work authorization, providing them with a chance to rebuild their lives in a safer environment. Unlike asylum, withholding of removal does not lead to permanent residency, but it offers crucial protection against immediate deportation.