Deportation proceedings are intimidating, stressful, and potentially heartbreaking for families in the U.S. and overseas.
When faced with potential removal by the U.S. government, it helps to “level the playing field” with Immigration Court representation from a qualified deportation attorney, who will advocate for you and defend your right to remain in the country.
The deportation and removal defense lawyers at Urena & Associates have extensive experience in representing clients at deportation proceedings with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Start by outlining the details of your case with us.
Deportation or removal is the legal process by which the U.S. government formally orders a non-citizen to leave the United States, typically due to a violation of immigration law.
Any non-U.S. citizen can face deportation proceedings, including:
The Immigration and Nationality Act outlines the legal grounds for removal, which include:
Policies change with different administrations but removal proceedings usually begin when an individual is served a Notice to Appear (NTA). This outlines the government’s reasons for removal and requires the individual to appear before an Immigration Judge in deportation proceedings.
In NYC, Master Hearings are conducted at the New York Immigration Court, which is part of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) under the U.S. Department of Justice. Hearings may be held at 26 Federal Plaza Immigration Court or the Varick Street Immigration Court.
The federal government must prove wrongdoing before removing immigrants. This is the job of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attorney, who is similar to a prosecutor in criminal court.
The alleged wrongdoing is, however, only an accusation. Immigrants have the right to file a defense to the allegations—and it is highly advisable to hire legal assistance to do so. Individuals represented by a qualified removal defense attorney during Immigration Court hearings are more likely to be allowed to remain in the U.S.
If you are unsuccessful and a removal order is issued, you still have appeal rights before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
The immigration lawyers at Urena & Associates offer personalized case evaluation, Immigration Court representation, and emergency defense for detained individuals.
We also handle appeals and motions to reopen or reconsider, bond hearings, and custody redetermination.
Immigration defense requires considerable documentation and our lawyers will assist in gathering and presenting hardship letters, affidavits, and other necessary documents.
A qualified deportation lawyer may use several different strategies to fight removal proceedings and defend the right of an individual to remain in the country.
Individuals with permanent resident status for at least five years and continuous residence in the U.S. for seven years after lawful admission can submit a 42-A application as a deportation defense.
Non-lawful permanent residents who can prove 10 years of continuous presence, good moral character, and exceptional hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member (if they are deported) may be able to submit a cancellation of removal application called a 42-B.
The application process for 42-A and 42-B cases is complex and competitive. Considerable supporting evidence is required. It’s best to work with a qualified removal defense attorney.
Experienced deportation defense lawyers can prevent asylum seekers from being returned to a country based on a well-founded fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.
Success can provide a path to lawful permanent residency or, in the case of CAT protection, a work permit.
Our removal defense lawyers can challenge an unfair or incorrect deportation order by filing a motion to reopen based on new evidence or a change of circumstances.
We can also assist in cases with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal court appeals.
Our deportation lawyers can also help with bond hearings, where an immigration judge decides whether to release an individual from an immigration detention center by setting a bond amount.
Judges in these cases consider factors like criminal history, community ties, and flight risk—and it can help to have a deportation attorney advocating for your rights. If the initial bond amount is too high or the ICE refuses to set a bond, we can request a bond redetermination hearing.
Removal proceedings are complex and technical and few non-native English speakers can handle cases without legal assistance.
Our deportation and removal defense lawyers combine vast knowledge of U.S. immigration law with local knowledge of NYC immigration courts and judges.
If you have received a Notice to Appear before an immigration judge, we can improve your chances of remaining in the U.S. with a robust and personalized deportation defense.
Start with a free consultation to discuss the details of your case.
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