Macon Deportation Defense Services for Immigrants
Effective Strategies for Defending Against Deportation
If you are a lawful permanent resident or other visa holder living and/or working in the United States, violating US immigration laws could put you at risk of deportation (known as removal). Should the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiate proceedings to deport you, you may feel unsure of what to do or expect from the legal processes ahead.
It is important to note that your fate is not sealed just because the DHS has initiated deportation. To give you the best chance at remaining in the US, you must partner with a capable deportation defense lawyer who can develop and implement a strategy for avoiding removal and its devastating impacts.
At Deadwyler-Heuman Law Firm, LLC, we focus much of our practice on US immigration law. Our team is well-versed in the statutes and ever-changing developments in the law, particularly those involving deportation and the intersections of criminal and immigration law. If you have received a Notice to Appear (NTA), we strongly urge you to seek the services of one of our Macon deportation defense lawyers.
Call (478) 241-5247 or reach out online to schedule a consultation to discuss your situation and how our firm can help you. Hablamos Español.
Understanding Your Notice to Appear (NTA)
The deportation process starts when you receive an NTA before an immigration court.
Key Information Included in Your NTA:
- Why you are being summoned
- The violations you allegedly committed
- A note about your right to a deportation of your own choosing and at your own expense
- What will happen if you fail to appear
- A request for your current address and contact information
You may receive an NTA by mail, via your attorney, or by hand (delivered to you personally). According to the law, there must be at least ten days between serving the NTA and the initial court hearing. You can waive this ten-day waiting period. This may be advantageous if you are in US custody and cannot be released on bond.
Should you get an NTA, review its information carefully. Read the allegations thoroughly and note any deadlines. It is advisable to go over an NTA with a trusted immigration attorney.
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Grounds for Deportation from the US
The following actions and circumstances could put you or someone you love at risk of deportation:
- You originally entered the US illegally by crossing one of its borders without proper authorization.
- You have overstayed your current visa.
- You gained employment with a visa that did not provide work authorization (such as a tourist or student visa).
- You otherwise violated the terms or conditions of your specific visa.
- You committed marriage fraud in order to obtain a green card.
- You failed to notify the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of a change of address.
- You helped to smuggle into this country other foreign nationals or violated other immigration laws.
- You were arrested and convicted of a misdemeanor or felony that makes you inadmissible, such as domestic abuse, drug possession/distribution, theft, battery, firearms trafficking, various types of fraud, sabotage, terrorism, money laundering, and aggravated felonies including murder, rape, and other crimes of “moral turpitude.”
- You became a “public charge” by seeking and obtaining public government assistance (this violates the conditions of lawful permanent residency).
- You failed to renew your visa before it expired.
Possible Defenses to Deportation
In the US, several types of defenses are available to those facing deportation. These defenses may be available depending on your immigration status, individual circumstances, political environment in your home country, and more.
Common defenses to deportation include:
- Adjustment of status: Allows certain eligible individuals—typically family members and spouses of lawful permanent residents—to apply for a green card without leaving the US
- Cancellation of removal: An option for permanent and non-permanent residents, providing relief from deportation if specific criteria are met
- Asylum: Available to those who fear persecution in their home country may seek asylum in the US
- Withholding of removal: Offers similar protections as asylum but is more difficult to obtain and provides fewer benefits (recipients cannot apply for permanent residency, for example)
- Deferred action: Protection from deportation that allows individuals to remain in the US for a specified period
- Temporary protected status: Allows recipients to work lawfully in the US and shields them from deportation for the duration of the TPS designation
