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Selecting the right attorney to represent you or a loved one in a deportation case is critical. You need an attorney with a strong grasp of both immigration and criminal defense law, as well as an understanding of how overwhelming and distressing this situation can be. At Guerra Sáenz, PL, you’ll find legal guidance from an experienced Coral Springs deportation lawyer who has personally faced the threat of removal and successfully defended numerous clients in similar circumstances.
Work with an attorney who not only understands the complexities of deportation law but has also personally navigated the process. As a native Spanish speaker and a Board-Certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, he brings both professional expertise and personal insight to your case.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported the following deportation figures over recent fiscal years:
Department of Homeland Security data shows that deportations occur for various reasons:
Being placed in removal proceedings does not mean all hope is lost. There are several potential legal defenses that could allow you to remain in the U.S.
If you have been a lawful permanent resident for at least five years, continuously lived in the U.S. for at least seven years, and have no aggravated felony convictions, you may qualify for cancellation of removal. Non-permanent residents may also be eligible if they have lived in the U.S. for at least ten years, have good moral character, and can demonstrate that deportation would cause extreme hardship to qualifying relatives.
Individuals who have suffered persecution or fear future persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, social group membership, or political beliefs may apply for asylum or withholding of removal as a defense against deportation.
Certain individuals from Guatemala, El Salvador, and former Soviet bloc countries, along with some victims of abuse, may qualify for green cards and protection from removal under the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA).
If you entered the U.S. before age 16, have been here for at least five years before June 15, 2012, and meet education or military service requirements, you may qualify for deferred action. While this does not provide permanent residency, it can delay removal and allow for work authorization.
Even if you are in deportation proceedings, you may still be able to adjust your status to that of a lawful permanent resident. It is critical to act quickly in such cases, as processing times can vary.
Under certain circumstances, such as extreme hardship to a qualifying relative, waivers of inadmissibility or deportability may be available as a means of remaining in the U.S.
If you or a loved one is facing removal, don’t wait to get the legal help you need. Contact our South Florida immigration law firm today for a consultation. We will evaluate your case and explore all possible defenses to not only stop your deportation but, in some cases, help you secure lawful status.
