Category Archives: Deportation Defense
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Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion in a U.S Deportation Case
Finding out that you are going to be deported can be very difficult to deal with. You may feel confused, sad, and scared about what to expect and what your options are for staying in the country and avoiding removal. During these trying times it is important not to go through the process alone…. Read More »
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Will You Be Deported if Your Asylum Application is Denied?
Receiving a denied asylum application is never the outcome any asylum seeker wants to happen. This is especially true when the consequences are returning to a volatile and unsafe situation in one’s home country. But denials do happen. According to the Executive Office for Immigration Review Adjudication Statistics, asylum denial rates will vary by… Read More »
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Tips for Preparing for Your Master Calendar Hearing
When determining if someone inside of the United States should be removed, the first stage of the process will be what is called the Master Calendar hearing. This is not a hearing where a foreign national will learn about their status in the country and if they will be sent back to their home… Read More »
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What Is The Difference Between Deportability And Inadmissibility In The U.S. Immigration System?
Deportability and inadmissibility may seem like they are quite similar on the surface. But in fact, these different words also come with different meanings according to the United States Immigration system. There are several instances where both non-citizens and permanent residents may face an alarming situation where their place in the country is in… Read More »
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Can A Green Card Holder Be Deported From The United States?
When an immigrant or a non-citizen is inside of the country, they have to walk a thin line between following specific laws and working not to do anything that would get them tangled up with the law. Failure to do so would often mean deportation. However, even green card holders are not immune from… Read More »
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When Is The Right Time To Request Voluntary Departure From The United States?
For immigrants that are looking at being deported from the United States, voluntary departure may be a preferred method for leaving the country. Voluntary departure means that the immigrant is going to willingly leave. While having to depart from the United States may be distressing for an immigrant to have to consider, voluntary departure… Read More »
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The Benefits Of Building Positive Financials As A Non-Citizen In The United States
Everyone living in the United States has one thing in common, and that is how to manage their specific and unique financial situation. After all, it takes money to function in life, buy food, have shelter, pay taxes, and address all other aspects of life. For individuals that are non-citizens, it is not just… Read More »
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What Is Crimmigration And How Does It Affect You?
The United States is a free country with ample opportunities offered to its residents to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As a result, individuals around the globe seek to come to the United States to have the ability to grab onto their own American dream and live their own robust and… Read More »
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The Differences Between Criminal Courts And Immigration Courts In The United States
There are certain protections afforded to those that are charged with criminal violations under the United States constitution. This is true for both citizens of the country and noncitizens. But by contrast, a noncitizen who finds themselves in U.S. immigration court who simply violated immigration laws do not tend to get such benefits of… Read More »
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How Criminal Charges Can Affect A Green Card Holder’s Status
If you are the current owner of a green card, congratulations. You have made it through a process that can be quite arduous. Though, if you had a misstep and got caught up in the criminal justice system in the United States, you could potentially jeopardize your ability to keep your green card and… Read More »