### Question
How does the law define case?


### Answer
Under *8 CFR § 1.1*, **case** is defined as:

> any proceeding arising under any immigration or naturalization law, Executive order, or Presidential proclamation, or preparation for or incident to such proceeding, including preliminary steps by any private person or corporation preliminary to the filing of the application or petition by which any proceeding under the jurisdiction of the Service or the Board is initiated.

#### Citation:
  - *8 CFR § 1.1*
  - Heading: **Title 8—Aliens and Nationality > PART 1—DEFINITIONS > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION)**

