As an immigrant, we understand that it must be frightening to get contacted by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding your potential removal from the country. But a more overwhelming feeling may be confusion as to why your stay in the United States is being put in jeopardy in the first place. Well, if you find yourself in a situation just like this, read on to discover why you might be up against removal from the U.S. and how one of the seasoned deportation defense lawyers at Lupton Law LLC can help you prevent this possibility from becoming a reality.
Why might I possibly be up against removal from the U.S.?
As a foreign natural, there are strict guidelines you must follow to ensure your legal presence in the United States. That is, the slightest misstep may serve as grounds for removal. More specific examples of how this may be made an unfortunate possibility for you are as follows:
- You may have violated one of the many terms and conditions tied to your visa type.
- You may have stayed in the United States beyond the allotted stay granted by your visa type.
- You may have been accused of participating in fraudulent activity related to your immigration.
- You may have been accused of being a national security threat within the United States (i.e., terrorism).
- You may have been accused of being a public charge or heavily dependent on the United States government.
- You may have been accused of illegally entering the United States without proper authorization or inspection.
What should I do if I receive a Notice to Appear in removal proceedings?
You may initially know that you are up against removal from the United States when receiving a Notice to Appear from the DHS. Though your first instinct may be to panic, you must take a deep breath and read the letter in depth. This is because it may exactly explain why the United States government believes you should be removed from the country, as seen by the above examples. From here, you may better understand what defenses you are expected to prepare for your upcoming hearing(s).
Further, at the bottom of a Notice to Appear, you should see the date and time you are expected to appear in front of the immigration judge. First, you may have to attend a master calendar hearing. Then, you will go to your individual hearing. But before these hearing dates quickly approach, you should retain the services of a legal representative.
If you still have doubts about proceeding, please consult one of the competent deportation defense lawyers. Our team at Lupton Law LLC will point you in the right direction.
