Realizing your future in the United States may be in jeopardy is frightening. Unfortunately, countless immigrants find themselves facing deportation from the U.S. every day. If you’re currently facing deportation, you may have options with a team of skilled deportation defense lawyers in your corner. Contact Lupton Law LLC today so we can get started working on your case.
Our Deportation Lawyers are ready to help.
Has ICE detained you or a loved one? Or have you received a “Notice to Appear” before an immigration judge for removal proceedings? We understand how confusing and frightening these moments can be, and we are here to help you know what is happening and what you should do next.
Our team has extensive experience with bond hearings for detained noncitizens, removal proceedings, and deportation defense. We recognize that time is of the essence when a loved one has been detained or is suddenly scheduled to be deported. We are passionate advocates for clients facing these situations, bringing together a knowledge of the law and a familiarity with the immigration court system. If you need a team of competent Lancaster immigration lawyers, look no further than Lupton Law LLC.
Grounds for Deportation
Unfortunately, individuals may find themselves facing deportation or removal proceedings for a wide variety of reasons. Just some of the most common grounds for deportation from the United States are as follows:
- Violation of Visa Terms: Overstaying a visa or failing to adhere to the conditions of your visa status (e.g., working without authorization).
- Criminal Convictions: Convictions for certain crimes, including aggravated felonies, drug offenses, and crimes involving moral turpitude, can lead to deportation. Whether you are a permanent resident (green card holder) or undocumented, our team is passionate about finding solutions for individuals and families facing these challenges.
- Fraudulent Activity: Engaging in fraud related to immigration processes, such as marriage fraud or falsifying documents to gain entry or residency in the U.S.
- Security Threats: Being considered a threat to national security or being suspected of terrorism-related activities.
- Public Charge: Being deemed likely to become a public charge or primarily dependent on the government for subsistence, based on circumstances.
- Illegal Entry: Entering the United States without proper authorization or inspection by immigration officials.
- Failure to Register: Failing to comply with registration requirements for foreign nationals, including not updating a change of address.
- Unlawful Voting: Participating in U.S. elections as a non-citizen, which is a violation of immigration laws.
Best Defenses Against Deportation/Removal Proceedings
Every case is different, so the specific defense your lawyer uses will depend on the circumstances of your case. That said, some of the most valuable defenses against deportation are as follows:
- Asylum: Claiming asylum on the grounds of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution in your home country due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
- Adjustment of Status: Applying for lawful permanent resident status (green card) if you are eligible, for example, through family ties or employment, which can provide a defense against deportation.
- Cancellation of Removal: This relief is available for particular permanent residents who have lived in the U.S. for a specified period, and non-permanent residents who can demonstrate continuous physical presence, good moral character, and that deportation would cause extreme hardship to themselves or their U.S. citizen or permanent resident family members.
- Waivers of Inadmissibility and Deportability: Applying for waivers that forgive specific grounds of deportability or inadmissibility, such as the waiver for the three- and ten-year bars for unlawful presence.
- Deferred Action: In some cases, you may be eligible for deferred action, temporarily preventing deportation. This includes programs like DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) for individuals who came to the U.S. as children and meet certain guidelines.
Contact a Deportation Defense Lawyer Today
Don’t face removal proceedings alone. Contact our Lancaster deportation defense lawyers today for a free consultation about your specific situation. While we cannot guarantee any particular outcome, we can promise to treat your case with the professional care it deserves.
