Category Archives: Deportation Defense
Which Criminal Offenses Can Result in Deportation?
If you are living in the United States and are not a citizen, it is critical that you comply with the laws of the country. If you do not, you will face harsh consequences, which may include deportation. One of the most common reasons immigrants are placed into deportation proceedings is because they are… Read More »
The Number of Third Countries Accepting Deportees is Growing
When a person is deported from the United States, they are typically sent back to their country of origin. This is not the case with third-country deportation. Immigrants who are deported from the U.S. to a third country may be sent to a country where they do not have citizenship, do not know the… Read More »
Are There Defenses Immigrants Can Use to Avoid Deportation After Being Accused of a Crime?
There are many reasons why immigrants are deported from the United States. One of these is when a person is convicted of committing certain crimes while they were in the country. Not all crimes qualify a person for deportation but when a person is charged with a deportable offense, it can have grave consequences… Read More »
FAQs About Third Country Removals
Third country removals have made many headlines recently and have left many people wondering what they are, if they are legal, and with many questions. This process sends individuals the U.S. government wants to remove from America to a country other than the person’s home. A third party removal can move someone to a… Read More »
Possible Defenses to Deportation
In the United States, ‘deportation’ refers to the legal process used by the federal government to remove foreign nationals from the country. The government deports foreign nationals for a number of reasons. Violation of immigration laws, convictions for certain crimes, and illegally entering the U.S. are just a few of these. For immigrants, there… Read More »
Can Green Card Holders Be Deported?
For immigrants in the United States, there is great comfort and security in obtaining a green card. Green cards do bring many benefits to immigrants. They have fewer restrictions on traveling and gaining employment than visa holders, receive financial assistance, join the military, and more. Unfortunately, the protections offered by a green card are… Read More »
Was Your Green Card Application Denied? You May Have Options
The majority of people who apply for a green card to become a lawful permanent resident are already living in the United States. The process of applying for a green card is known as an adjustment of status. Too many immigrants believe that applying for a green card is a fairly straightforward process. Unfortunately,… Read More »
What to Expect During Removal Proceedings
You may have already spent several years in the United States establishing your life and planting roots here. Unfortunately, receiving a Notice to Appear can derail your plans and suddenly, your future may be very uncertain. You may receive a Notice to Appear from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Immigration… Read More »
What are Your Rights During Encounters with ICE?
Videos of confrontations between members of the public and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have flooded news reports and social media over the past several months. These confrontations have prompted confusion and sparked protest over the actions ICE is allowed to take in both private and public locations. So, are there limitations on… Read More »
Immigration Enforcement FAQs
In the United States, immigration enforcement is primarily conducted by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP.) These agencies focus on apprehending non-citizens who have violated the immigration laws in the country and removing them. In recent months, there has been great confusion about the authority these officials have, the… Read More »