A removal hearing is a legal process that requires you to prove why you should stay in the United States. Facing a hearing if you are not a citizen can be a difficult and even scary experience. Fortunately, a hearing does not always mean removal, and many people are...
Deportation Defense
How engaging in credit card fraud can lead to deportation
In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission reported approximately 390,000 cases of credit card fraud, making it the most common type of identity theft. Those convicted of this crime can face up to 10 to 20 years in prison. Aliens, however, can get deported on top of...
What is Rapid REPAT?
Criminal convictions are one of the top reasons why the United States reports immigrants. If an immigrant is serving prison time for a conviction, he or she may have the option to leave the country and end the sentence early. This can happen through something called...
Top 2 reasons for deportation
Deportation is when the government removes you from America and sends you back to your home country. This can happen for several reasons. Here are some of the top reasons for deportation. If deportation is currently on your plate, you need to know which of these is...
What offenses could cause deportation?
Before earning citizenship in the U.S., you must meet specific conditions and complete various procedures. The entire process examines tedious details of your life in the country. Unfortunately, you might encounter setbacks if you have specific criminal offenses on...
Debunking common myths about immigration deportation
Misinformation about immigration and deportation is widespread and can lead to fear and confusion for those affected. Myths surrounding these topics often perpetuate misunderstandings about the processes and rights involved. Here are some of the most common myths...
What to know about an immigration bond hearing
If you are in the U.S. illegally and Immigration and Customs Enforcement catches you, law enforcement could transfer you to a detention facility to await your removal or deportation hearing. However, you can ask for temporary release through a bond hearing. Therefore,...
Will my child face deportation for juvenile delinquency?
In unfortunate cases, some immigrants may find their children in juvenile delinquency proceedings. Understandably, some may get confused about whether the same immigration rules applied to adults also apply to minors in this scenario. Relation of juvenile delinquency...
Will a traffic violation affect your immigration status?
Seeing the police coming up behind you while driving can be nerve-wracking. If you are stopped for a minor traffic violation, paying a fine or appearing in court should be enough. However, if you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be worried about how it can impact your...
How do you handle ICE at your door?
Interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents is stressful for just about anyone, but especially nonimmigrant visa holders, legal permanent residents and people with no valid status. Though ICE agents do have a lot of power, do not let fear...