### Question
How is the "case" defined?


### Answer
The term **case** is defined in *8 CFR § 1.1* as follows -

> 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—IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS**

