Facing deportation or removal proceedings can be stressful not just for the individual who is facing them, but also, for any family members involved. When you or someone you love ends up in this situation, you should not have to face it alone. Choose the family immigration attorneys at Family Visa to represent you and fight any charges against you. Call today to schedule a free case consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
What Is Deportation?
Deportation is the formal removal of a foreign national from the United States. Individuals can be deported if they have violated an immigration law, such as violating their visa, participated in criminal acts, or are a threat to public safety.
Possible Defenses for Deportation
If you are facing deportation, an attorney can help you figure out which relief from removal you qualify for. We will review your specific circumstances to see if it is possible to seek a cancellation of the removal order, or to have one of your family members – if they are U.S. citizens or lawful, permanent residents – petition for you to receive a green card. Other possible defenses for deportation include:
- Asylum: Through the defensive asylum process, you can seek asylum as a defense against removal from the United States. This protects individuals who have fled persecution or fear future persecution in their country of origin, by allowing them to remain in the United States legally.
- Family-based adjustment of status: A family member who is a U.S. citizen may be able to sponsor you and help you go through the adjustment of status process of getting a green card.
- Protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT): This is an important form of relief available for those who may not qualify for asylum. An applicant must prove that it is more likely than not they would be tortured if they are sent back to their country of origin.
- Cancellation of Removal: This is a way for a person to receive a green card if they can prove they have physically lived in the United States for 10 consecutive years and also that being deported would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship.
- Cancellation under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): This is a way to stop removal proceedings for victims of abuse by a U.S. citizen or green-card holding spouse or parent.
- Deferred action: This is a way to put your case on hold – so you are not given legal status but you are also not deported.
Why It Is Crucial to Hire a Deportation Defense Attorney
Hiring an attorney to defend you when you are facing deportation or removal proceedings is key. With the help of an experienced deportation defense attorney, you can get a clearer idea of what you are dealing with and determine your best course of action. At Family Visa, we understand that every client’s situation is different and we work to find the defense strategy that best applies to their circumstances. We are ready to represent you and advocate for your rights in court. Regardless of the reasons behind the removal order, our removal defense attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help you fight your deportation order. Call Family Visa today to schedule a case consultation and discuss your situation with a multilingual legal team for free.