Deportation and Removal Defense Attorney

With over 28 years of immigration experience, our deportation and removal defense attorneys at Vernon & Associates P.C. have successfully assisted more individuals in obtaining immigration benefits in the United States—and we’re here to help you, too.

WHY HIRE VERNON & ASSOCIATES FOR CITIZENSHIP & NATURALIZATION?

Our citizenship and naturalization lawyers at Vernon & Associates, P.C. have countless individuals obtain immigration benefits in the United States. Our experienced and compassionate immigration team will prepare the necessary forms and review supporting documents for submission to USCIS, helping to remove obstacles that may stand in your way of becoming a US citizen.

REASONS FOR DEPORTATION

Common reasons for deportation include, but are not limited to:

● Overstayed visa

● False claims of citizenship

● Violations of immigration law, such as marriage fraud

● Aggravated felony conviction

● Firearm offenses

● Domestic violence

● Crimes involving moral turpitude

● Other immigration law violations

Contact the experienced immigration lawyers at Vernon & Associates to review your deportation case and determine the best course of action to help you remain in the U.S.

CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL

Cancellation of removal allows you to adjust your status from “deportable” to “lawfully admitted for permanent residence” during deportation proceedings.

The three main types of cancellation of removal include:

Cancellation Of Removal for Permanent Residents (Form EOIR-42A)

This applies to Green Card holders under the following conditions:

● 5+ years of lawful permanent residence status

● 7 years of continuous residence in the U.S. in any status

● No aggravated felony convictions

● No prior removal reliefs

Cancellation of Removal for Non-Permanent Residents (Form EOIR-42B)

This applies to non-permanent residents under these conditions:

● 10+ years of physical presence in the U.S.

● No disqualifying criminal convictions

● Proof of good moral character

● Evidence that an immediate relative will suffer exceptional hardship if deported

VAWA Cancellation of Removal (Form EOIR-42)

VAWA Cancellation of Removal (special rule cancellation) applies to children and spouses who are not lawful permanent residents but have suffered abuse by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent or spouse.

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REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS

Removal proceedings, or deportation, typically include the following steps:

1. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues a Notice to Appear (NTA).

2. The immigration court holds an Initial Hearing (Master Hearing), where DHS explains the

grounds for deportation.

3. The court conducts an Individual Hearing (Merit Hearing), allowing you to present

evidence for relief from removal.

4. The immigration judge makes a deportation decision.

5. Both you and DHS can appeal the judge’s decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

6. If the appeal to the BIA is unsuccessful, you may appeal to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

7. If the Federal Circuit Court denies the appeal, you can request a review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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