Deportation Lawyer
If you or someone you love currently faces deportation, you probably feel frantic. The Law Office of Rosa Maria Berdeja is here to help. Our compassionate deportation lawyer can help you better understand your options and prepare for the next steps.
While located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we work with individuals and families across the country who need legal help with removal. We explain the U.S. deportation process and how our lawyer may stop deportation based on your circumstances. Every day, we fight for our clients to remain in the United States with their friends and family.
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North Texas Immigration And Deportation Defense Attorney
What Is the Deportation Process?
Deportation is the procedure in which the U.S. government formally removes someone who has violated immigration law. So, what are the steps in deportation?
Not everyone facing deportation is detained by immigration authorities. However, ICE may detain someone before or during removal proceedings. Depending on their circumstances, a detained person may be eligible to request release on bond while their immigration case continues.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will serve you with a Notice to Appear (NTA). This is the official document that initiates removal proceedings.
- If the NTA itself does not already contain the date, time, and location of the hearing, you will receive a notice of hearing instructing you to appear before an immigration judge.
- You will attend the first hearing, which is known as a master calendar hearing. This is the court appearance in which the judge determines how your case will proceed. If the judge decides that there are grounds for deportation, you may have the opportunity to seek relief from deportation.
- You will file any applications for relief that you wish to pursue before the immigration court.
- If your case requires it, you will attend an individual hearing, or trial, where the immigration judge will decide if you can remain in the U.S. or order you removed. You or your attorney will have the chance to present your argument to the court.
- Even if the judge does rule to deport you, you may be able to file an appeal. At the very least, this can buy you some time before deportation.
How Can a Lawyer Stop Deportation?
Your deportation lawyer can review your immigration history and identify options that may help you avoid removal. Depending on the basis of your deportation order, they may recommend one of the following strategies.
Your Deportation Lawyer May Suggest Applying for a U Visa or T Visa
A U visa may be available to victims of qualifying crimes who suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and meet law enforcement assistance requirements. A T visa may help eligible survivors of severe human trafficking. Your deportation attorney can assess these options and whether you need separate protection against removal while your application is pending.
Your Deportation Lawyer Can Request Cancellation of Removal
Cancellation of removal allows an immigration judge to cancel removal for eligible individuals. Requirements differ for permanent residents and people without permanent resident status. Your deportation attorney will determine whether you qualify for this form of relief based on your immigration history, time in the United States, criminal record, or whether your removal will result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child.
