Deportation Process

If you were detained by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and placed in removal proceedings, you must appear before an immigration judge and explain the legal reason to allow you to remain in the United States. In immigration hearings, the government’s attorney will show the judge the reasons you are removable from the United States. Attorney Yunuen Mora of Cross Border Lawyer wants to help you and your family in these complicated and stressful proceedings. Attorney Mora can represent you in the following immigration matters:

INA 212(c) Waiver to Avoid Deportation After a Criminal Conviction

If you are a legal permanent resident and you committed an offense before April 1, 1997, you are eligible for the 212(c) waiver. This relief, if granted by the immigration judge, will allow you to remain in the United States as a legal permanent resident.

Cancellation of Removal of Certain Legal Permanent Residents

If you are a legal permanent resident and you are in removal proceedings because you have committed an offense, you are at risk of losing your permanent residence. You can seek cancellation of removal if

  • You have been a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years
  • You have resided in the U.S. after been legally admitted for over 7 years, and
  • You have not been convicted of an aggravated felony.

If the immigration judge grants your petition for cancellation of removal, you will remain in the United States as a legal permanent resident.

Cancellation of Removal of Certain Non-Legal Permanent Residents

If you are not a legal permanent resident and you are in removal proceedings, you can petition the immigration judge for this benefit that will allow you to become a legal permanent resident. You qualify if:

  • You have lived in the U.S. continuously for 10 years
  • You have a qualifying relative (spouse, minor children, or parents who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents)
  • You must show that your qualifying relatives will suffer extreme and exceptional hardship if you are removed
  • You have not been convicted of certain crimes

Cancellation of Removal of Certain Victims of Domestic Violence (VAWA)

If you have been the victim of domestic violence by your U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, you qualify for VAWA cancellation of removal. If the immigration judge grants this relief, you will become a legal permanent resident. You qualify if:

  • You have lived in the U.S. for 3 years;
  • You must show that you and/or your children will suffer extreme hardship if you are deported; and
  • You have not been convicted of certain crimes

Adjustment of Status

In certain situations, if you have an immediate family member who petitioned for you, an immigration judge can adjust your status so that you become a legal permanent resident if:

  • You were admitted and inspected in the U.S.
  • You are admissible to the U.S.

Voluntary Departure

If you are not eligible for a relief from deportation, you can request voluntary departure, so you do not have a deportation. The immigration judge will not grant your voluntary removal if you have been convicted of certain crimes, have been granted voluntary departure in the past, and if you have been deported before.

Attorney Yunuen Mora from Cross Border Lawyer has invaluable experience in removal proceedings. She has represented clients in all areas of removal proceedings. Contact us so we assess your case.

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