Deportation
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10/14 UPDATE
After
the passage of the Antiterrorism
and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA)
and the Illegal Immigration Reform
and Immigrant Responsibility Act
(IIRAIRA) in 1996, deportations of
foreigners have increased exponentially.
Since then, deportation hearings
are now referred to as "removal
proceedings." Because of the
harsh provisions of the 1996 laws,
even relatively small misdemeanors
can lead to one's removal from the
United States, no matter how long
s/he has been a lawful permanent
resident. Any violation of one’s
status in the U.S. can also potentially
result in s/he being placed in removal
proceedings. These violations generally
include staying beyond the period
authorized, failing to abide by the
conditions of one’s status,
or entering without proper documents.
We can provide assistance for
cases where the deportation is
based upon illegal entry, overstay
or violation of visa, fraud and
criminal conduct. Our representation
in removal proceedings may involve
the preparation and presentation
of an application for relief from
deportation, removal or exclusion,
as well as the gathering of supporting
documents. This representation
may entail an oral or written argument
presented to the Immigration Judge.
We will provide individualized
advice regarding the recommended
legal strategy. Some of our strategies
in defending a client in removal
proceedings may include: applications
for asylum, cancellation of removal,
adjustment of status, or bond re-determination
hearings, among others. We can
also assist in preparing an appropriate
legal brief to the Board of Immigration
Appeals if an appeal is necessary.
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