Everyone makes mistakes now and then. It is simply a part of life. Some mistakes, however, are more serious than others. For example, this past Fourth of July you may have had a little too much to drink and on your way home you got a DUI. While getting a DUI is no fun...
Common grounds for deportation
For many people, getting an opportunity to work or study in America is the culmination of a life-long dream. The day they receive their visa and begin to take steps towards becoming an American citizen may be the most monumental day of their life. This is why it is...
Can I get deported if I have a green card?
A person who has become a legal permanent resident might believe they are now protected from removal proceedings. Criminal activity, however, can get a green card holder deported from the United States. Depending on the severity of the crime, deportation can lead to a...
What are the available defenses to deportation?
A person staying in the United States as a lawful permanent resident or on a visa can face deportation for a number of reasons. Common reasons for deportation include certain criminal convictions, habitual drug use and the like. Before an Immigration Judge, a person...
How soon can you return to the U.S. after deportation?
If you’ve been deported or are going to be deported, one of the major questions you may have is how long you have to wait to return to the USA. Deportation isn’t as simple as sending you back to your home country and forgetting about it. Deportation can include...
The top 5 reasons for deportation
You can get deported for a wide range of reasons. You may find yourself living with a base level of stress as you constantly think about what you should and should not do, and about how those actions can impact your status. You don’t need to be stressed about this all...
What does the government do with you prior to deportation?
As an immigrant, you may wonder about the deportation process. Even those who have legally entered the United States often consider what to do if they are asked to leave, and they want to know how that scenario likely to play out. For one thing, deportation is not...
Deportation may be on the horizon if a judge convicts you of illegal re-entry
Illegal re-entry, particularly from the south of the border, has long been a problem for immigration officials. Federal lawmakers have imposed increasingly punitive legislation over the years that aims to discourage individuals from taking an often-perilous, unlawful...
Can drug use get you deported?
Drug laws vary from state to state. It’s important to understand the specific local laws when immigrating; it may be confusing, but never assume the entire country has the same laws. They often differ widely across state lines. For instance, recreational marijuana use...
It may be possible to file a successful appeal after a deportation order
For many people originally from other countries, living and working in the U.S. is a dream come true. However, there is no guarantee that you will not one day receive an order telling you that you must leave the country. Although such a decision seems unfair, the...
