DEPORTATION DEFENSE
Any
non-citizen of the United States may be subject to deportation or
removal if he or she:
- Is an
inadmissible alien according to immigration laws in effect at
the time of entry to the U.S. or adjustment of nonimmigrant
status;
- Is
present in the U.S. in violation of the Immigration and
Nationality Act or any other U.S. law;
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Violated nonimmigrant status or a condition of entry into the
U.S.;
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Terminated a conditional permanent residence;
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Encouraged or aided any other alien to enter the U.S. illegally;
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Engaged in marriage fraud to gain admission to the U.S.;
- Was
convicted of certain criminal offenses;
- Failed
to register or falsified documents relating to entry in to the
U.S.;
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Engaged in any activity that endangers public safety or creates
a risk of national security; or
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Engaged in unlawful voting.
There are
numerous protections and sources of relief from deportation
proceedings in the United States. As such, you should contact our
office for a free consultation in order to discuss ways to prevent
deportation from the US. Many times, the immigrant is able to
benefit from available sources of relief such as: asylum,
withholding of removal, adjustment of status if married
to a US Citizen spouse, and cancellation of removal. It is important
to note that there are also waivers available against
inadmissibility and removability of an individual during deportation
proceedings.