The attorneys at B & W have tremendous success in
assisting clients faced with "removal" or "deportation." Our
skillful representation can be the difference that keeps you
in the country.
Removal proceedings
can have an immediate, traumatic impact on immigrants and
their families. Often, the person may be immediately arrested
and jailed until the case has been finalized.
Whether you entered the United States legally or illegally, whether you are applying for permanent residence or you are a permanent resident, you may be subject to removal or deportation proceedings.
So long as you are not a citizen of the United States, you can be subject to removal or deportation!
There are many situations where an immigrant could face detention and possible removal from the country. Some examples include when:
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A person arrives at a port of entry without valid travel documents or with a history of prior immigration violations. The person may be arrested at the port of entry, or removed from the United States within a few hours. This removal can prevent the person from re-entering the United States for many years.
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A person enters the country illegally.
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A person violates their lawful status,
such as a person who violates the terms of their admission
or works without permission;
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A person has certain criminal arrests or
"convictions". This is a big problem area, as many persons
may believe that they do not have a "conviction" because the
imposition of their sentence was suspended. Any plea of
guilty is a "conviction" for immigration purposes!!
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A person becomes a public charge within 5
years of entering the U.S.
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A person suffers from certain medical
conditions, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
This is just a sampling of all of the ways you can be subject to removal from the United States. If you are not a U.S. Citizen, you need our experienced immigration lawyers to help you navigate around all of the possible pitfalls which could cause your removal from the country. |
