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Deportation Defense / Removal Proceedings
At Amezola Legal Group, we specialize in representing individuals facing removal proceedings. With over 15 years of experience, our team has navigated the complexities of immigration law to support our clients through challenging times. We understand the intricacies of removal proceedings and have successfully handled a wide range of complex cases.
Why Legal Counsel is Crucial in Removal Proceedings
- Expert Guidance: The labyrinth of immigration laws and regulations can be overwhelming. Our experienced attorneys provide the necessary guidance to navigate through the process, ensuring that all legal avenues are explored.
- Protection of Rights: Every individual has rights during removal proceedings, including the right to representation at your own cost and the right to apply for relief from removal. We work diligently to protect these rights and advocate on your behalf.
- Increased Chances of Success: Individuals represented by attorneys in removal proceedings have significantly higher chances of obtaining relief. Our expertise can make a critical difference in the outcome of your case.
- Efficiency and Effectiveness: Our involvement can lead to more efficient proceedings. We help in presenting a well-prepared case, reducing unnecessary delays, and increasing the likelihood of a favorable decision.
- Support and Counseling: Beyond legal representation, we provide support and counseling to our clients, helping them understand their situation, the potential outcomes, and the steps we’re taking to fight for their stay in the U.S.
Types of relief in court
In immigration court, various forms of relief from removal proceedings are available to noncitizens, each with specific eligibility requirements and processes. These forms of relief can include:
Voluntary Departure: Allows the respondent to leave the U.S. at their own expense within a specified time limit, enabling re-entry into the country in the future under the right conditions.
Waivers of Inadmissibility: For applicants deemed inadmissible to the U.S., waivers can be sought to overcome certain grounds of inadmissibility. This can include waivers for having failed to disclose a marriage, for example, at the time of adjusting its status.
Maintenance of Legal Status: Demonstrating that the basis for removal is invalid because the client maintains a legal status, such as being a U.S. citizen, which inherently disqualifies them from removal.
Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status: Available to certain non-permanent residents who meet specific criteria, including physical presence in the U.S. for a certain period, good moral character, and demonstrating that removal would cause extreme hardship to U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members.
Asylum and Withholding of Removal: Protection from removal for those who can demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion if returned to their home country.
Protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT): For individuals who can prove that they would likely be subjected to torture in their home country.
Special Rule Cancellation of Removal under VAWA: Available to abused spouses, children, or parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs), including those who believed they were lawfully married to their abusive U.S. citizen or LPR spouse but were not due to the spouse’s bigamy.
Each form of relief has its own set of eligibility criteria and requires thorough preparation and presentation of evidence to support the application. The immigration judge has the authority to grant or deny these forms of relief based on the merits
Our Commitment to You
Our team is committed to providing excellent legal representation tailored to your unique situation. Whether you are seeking asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, or facing other immigration challenges, we are here to help. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome while minimizing the stress and uncertainty of removal proceedings.
For individuals and families facing the prospect of removal, having skilled legal counsel is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you in your removal proceedings and help secure your future in the United States.
If you are ready to schedule a consultation and meet with attorney Maricela Amezola, please use this link to schedule your appointment.