DEFENDING YOU AGAINST DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS
Deportation, also referred to as removal, is a serious matter. Without a strong and effective defense, it means you will be sent back to your home country and separated from any family members currently residing in the U.S. After being removed, you may be barred from entering the U.S. for many years or permanently. Because of the seriousness of this matter, it is highly advisable that you seek the help of an experienced attorney who can fight for you in immigration court. An attorney can greatly increase the chances of receiving a favorable outcome.
REMOVAL & DEPORTATION FROM THE U.S.
You can be deported from the U.S. for a variety of reasons. One of the simplest and most apparent reasons for removal is that you entered or remained in the U.S. without legal status. However, even individuals with a visa or green card can be deported for many reasons.
If you are detained by immigration officials or receive a Notice to Appear to appear in immigration court, it is important to know that you will not be immediately deported/removed from the U.S. The immigration system generally allows everyone in deportation or removal proceedings to apply for an immigration benefit to avoid being deported or removed.
COMMON GROUNDS FOR DEPORTATION OR REMOVAL:
- You committed a crime. The more serious that crime is considered to be, the more likely it will lead to a removal. The crimes that can lead to removal are listed under Section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), such as drug crimes, firearms crimes, the smuggling of other aliens into the U.S., human trafficking, domestic violence, crimes of “moral turpitude,” (relating to dishonesty and violating good moral values), violent crimes such as rape, murder, and manslaughter, and most aggravated felonies. Even misdemeanors can be considered crimes that classify you for deportation by immigrant officials.
- You violated immigration laws.
- You are deemed a security risk due to terrorist activity, espionage, endangering the public, or engaging into other illegal anti-government actions.
- You violated the terms of your visa. For example, if you are visiting the U.S. as a tourist, you are prohibited from working here. If you overstay your tourist, student, or other visa without getting it renewed, you have violated its terms. Even failing to advise immigration officials of your change of address as a green card holder is a violation.
- You have been found to be receiving public assistance. Green card holders must have proven that they will not become dependent on free government services as a “public charge.” If it has been found that you have gone onto welfare, gotten food stamps, free medical care, or other governmental services, it can be a deportable offense.
DEFENSE OPTIONS FOR DEPORTATION AND REMOVAL:
At Rodriguez Figueroa Law we take deportation defense very seriously. A number of strategies to defend against deportation exist, such as, cancellation of removal, asylum, waivers, withholding of removal, the adjustment of status to address unlawful presence or other allegations.
If you or a loved one are threatened with deportation or removal, do not sign or file anything without first consulting an experienced immigration attorney. At Rodriguez Figueroa Law, we help you reach your American Dream.
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