As a non-citizen of the United States, you may naturally always have your guard up when it comes to your presence in the country. Sadly, your biggest fear may come true if you get a deportation order. If so, you should visit the Executive Office for immigration Review (EOIR) website and use your Alien Registration Number to check your case status. However, you may unfortunately not be given the privilege of time on your hands. Rather, the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may order your expedited removal from the country. Please read on to discover why you might possibly face expedited removal proceedings and how one of the seasoned Lancaster, PA deportation defense lawyers at Lupton Law LLC can protect your presence.
Who can possibly face expedited removal proceedings?
Under normal circumstances, if your lawful presence in the United States is put into question, you may present your case at a hearing in front of an immigration judge. However, there may be special conditions in which a U.S. immigration authority, even a low-level enforcement officer, may be within their right to order your expedited removal. These special conditions read as follows:
- You arrived at a lawful entry point, and a border agent determines that you lied or misrepresented a material fact to gain admission, or do not have the valid documents to gain admission.
- You arrived in the U.S. by sea or were interdicted at sea and brought to the U.S., so you may be subject to expedited removal for up to two years thereafter.
- You arrived in the U.S. illegally and were found and arrested within a certain number of miles from the land border with either Mexico or Canada within a certain timeframe.
It is worth mentioning that the exact regulations for the last condition may depend on the current presidential administration and policy. Of note, with the second Trump administration, this may apply to any foreign nationals found anywhere in the U.S. who have been continuously present here for two years or less.
What are the consequences of an expedited removal?
Generally speaking, if you undergo expedited removal proceedings, you may be barred from reentering the United States for up to five years as a first-time offender. This ban may be extended to 10 years or even 20 years if extenuating circumstances apply, such as being found within the U.S. rather than at the border.
Even after this ban is lifted, you may experience greater difficulty getting future applications for admission approved. And, most unfortunately, there may not be a way to appeal an expedited removal once an order is made. This is why you should petition for an immigration court hearing before it is too late.
In conclusion, if you find yourself in need of legal aid, look no further than one of the competent Lancaster, PA deportation defense lawyers. Whether you simply have a legal question or require legal representation in an upcoming court case, our team at Lupton Law LLC is willing to help out. Please pick up the phone and call us today.
