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If you are not a United States citizen, there may come a time when you or your family member faces deportation proceedings. Deportation can happen if you are convicted of a crime or you are charged with violating the Immigration and Nationality Act. Unfortunately, being a lawful permanent resident is a privilege, not a right, and the government can take that privilege away if it sees fit.
Deportation can be very frightening. The life you have created for yourself in America is at risk, and you may be forced to leave the U.S., making it difficult to return in the future. Working with an immigration lawyer is the best way to protect yourself and your rights during deportation proceedings.
Aaron G. Christensen, Attorney at Law, PLLC, will fight for your rights under United States law. With decades of experience in immigration law, Attorney Aaron has handled many removal proceedings and deportation defenses. If you want to fight deportation, don’t do it on your own. Call our Houston deportation defense attorney at 346-423-2375 to schedule your free consultation.
What Are the Most Common Reasons for Removal Proceedings?
There are many reasons you may be facing deportation proceedings. Unfortunately, breaking the law or violating the terms of your visa can lead to removal. There may be more than one reason you were targeted.
The most common reasons for removal proceedings include:
- Entering the country without a visa
- Marrying someone in a fraudulent or legally invalid way
- Working without proper authorization
- Violating a restraining or protective order
- Committing a crime in the United States
- Having your legal status application denied
- Being deemed an “inadmissible alien”
Even minor offenses can lead to deportation. To learn more about immigration appeals and how our team can help you, contact us today.
What Are the Main Strategies for Fighting Deportation?
While deportation is serious, there are ways to fight against it. Our Houston deportation defense lawyer will examine the facts about your case and the specific reason why you’re facing deportation. We will always aim to seek a cancellation of the removal order. If that isn’t possible, there are other forms of defense we can use.
Some strategies to fight deportation proceedings include:
Asylum
Asylum allows individuals to stay in the United States instead of being deported back to a country where they could suffer from human rights violations. If you have suffered persecution in your home country or you believe you could be persecuted there, we can provide evidence of this fact to keep you in the United States.
Adjustment of Status
If you are eligible to get your green card and you have a pending or approved petition, you can show evidence at your removal proceedings. Because you have made efforts to remain in the country legally, customs enforcement is much more likely to allow you to remain in the United States.
Cancellation of Removal
Cancellation of Removal is a form of relief available to individuals who have established a significant presence in the United States. To qualify you must have been continuously physically present in the U.S. for at least 10 years, demonstrate good moral character, and prove exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child. This relief can be a lifeline for eligible individuals, allowing them to remain in the country legally and avoid the severe consequences of deportation.
VAWA
Victims of abuse who would like to become green card holders can self-petition through VAWA. If you have suffered extreme cruelty or battery at the hands of a U.S. citizen or green card holder whom you are related to, you may be able to avoid deportation.
Humanitarian Relief
DACA, U visas, T visas, and TPS can allow individuals to remain in the United States. These types of humanitarian efforts are for eligible immigrants under the law.
Prosecutorial Discretion
Individuals who are not a risk to public safety or security may be allowed to stay in America. Individuals who have lived in the United States for several years may be able to seek a cancellation of removal.
What Happens if You Are Detained for Potential Deportation?
When you are notified of your deportation proceedings, you will receive a notice to appear. If you are considered a flight risk or a safety threat, there is a chance you could be detained. After your detainment, you will likely be moved to a detention facility, which is similar to a prison or a jail.
You will then be assigned a deportation officer who can release you from this facility. However, this type of release can take some time. An attorney can request a bond hearing to get you out of detainment much faster.
During your bond hearing, the Immigration Court will decide if you are to be deported or not. Our Houston deportation defense lawyer will protect your rights during this proceeding, providing evidence in your defense. We always aim to get the best possible outcome for your future, allowing you to remain in the United States with your friends and family members.
What Can a Lawyer Do for You?
Immigration violations are taken very seriously under United States law. Unfortunately, if you are not yet a United States citizen, there is a chance you could face deportation for even the smallest of violations. Our team believes that everyone living in the United States deserves to stay here, whether they are a U.S. citizen or not.
Aaron G. Christensen, Attorney at Law, PLLC, will fight for your rights and your ability to remain in the country. We can act quickly on your behalf, examining your case and the evidence against you before creating a legal defense strategy to keep you in the country. No matter what your situation may be, we are confident that our law firm can help you.
Please don’t feel like you must navigate the complex world of immigration law on your own. If you need help with deportation or removal proceedings, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call today at 346-423-2375 to schedule a free consultation.
