The Board of Immigration Appeals has determined that the basis for granting administrative closure must be related to achieving some foreseeable resolution to the ongoing proceedings within a reasonably short period of time.
“Considering the totality of the circumstances, including whether there is a persuasive reason for removal proceedings to be resolved on the merits, we conclude that administrative closure is not warranted. The respondent has an application for asylum and related relief ripe for adjudication before the Immigration Judge. The resolution of the respondent’s application for asylum and related relief, and any direct appeal taken thereof, would conclude removal proceedings before us. Moreover, TPS is a collateral benefit that does not impact the outcome of removal proceedings. Although USCIS maintains initial jurisdiction over the respondent’s application for TPS, the respondent would remain eligible for TPS even with a final order of removal.” The Board also took special note that the respondent in this matter was detained.
The full text of Matter of B-N--K- can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/media/1402756/dl?inline