Chicago Deportation Defense Attorneys: Comprehensive Representation For Clients Nationwide

Individuals facing removal – also known as deportation – from the United States require immediate assistance from a knowledgeable removal defense lawyer. Choosing an experienced attorney to represent you in immigration court is crucial to protecting your rights. With a lawyer, you can better preserve any forms of relief that may be available to you.

Contact our Chicago immigration lawyers at Borjas Law Group, LLC., if you or a loved one is facing deportation from the United States. Our team in Illinois can assist you in all matters related to removal defense. Though our firm is based in downtown Chicago, we are available to represent individuals in immigration courts throughout the United States.

Give us a call at 312-625-8382 or complete our online contact form to get started with a consultation with one of our experienced removal defense lawyers.

Key Reasons For Deportation: Understanding Your Situation

There are several grounds for deportation of non-citizens in the U.S., as set by the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Some common reasons for deportation include:

• Falsification of immigration documents
• Violations of immigration status, including entering illegally
• Criminal convictions

Not all criminal convictions lead to removal. Certain crimes, such as domestic violence or drug smuggling, can lead to deportation proceedings. Severe crimes like terrorist activity will almost certainly lead to removal.

Immigration Fraud: A Path To Deportation

Lying on a green card or other immigration application is another common reason for removal from the United States. False marriages to enter the country are one well-known example of immigration fraud. Additionally, you can be deported if you falsely claim you are a U.S. citizen for benefits.

Violations Of Immigration Status: What You Need To Know

Immigration laws cover a number of other situations that make an immigrant eligible for removal. Entering the country illegally is one common example of an immigration status violation. Other examples include:

• Illegal voting
• Overstaying a visa
• Failing to maintain current status
• Accepting public assistance while on a green card
• Failing to notify USCIS when changing address or status
• Taking a job when not on a visa that permits work

When facing deportation, it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable and experienced legal team on your side. At Borjas Law Group, LLC., our deportation defense attorneys have a proven track record of successfully representing clients nationwide. We understand the complexities of immigration law and will work tirelessly to protect your rights and secure your future in the United States.

Protect Your Rights And Secure Your Future with Our Help

Retaining the right law firm can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Our deportation defense attorneys in Chicago have extensive experience representing clients in the immigration court system.

Even if there is a final order of removal against you, you may still qualify to stop your removal. Our team has the experience and knowledge to assist you in removal proceedings. We will fight for your ability to remain in the U.S.

We can provide assistance in all types of immigration matters, such as:

• Bond hearings and removal proceedings
• Cancellation of removal and adjustment of status
• Waivers for inadmissibility and removability
• Asylum and protection under international conventions
• Petitions to remove conditions on residence
• Motions to reopen, reconsider and remand cases
• Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and U visas
• Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and Federal Courts
• Stays of removal and prosecutorial discretion

We have the in-depth knowledge and commitment to fight for the rights of individuals facing deportation.

Deportation Defense FAQ: Seek Representation From Our Firm

If you are facing possible removal from the U.S., it is best to get a Chicago attorney on your side who can inform you of your rights and advise you of your options. Borjas Law Group, LLC., is here to help. Please read our deportation defense FAQ for answers to common questions about the removal process.

I received a Notice to Appear (Form I-862) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). What does this mean?

A Notice to Appear (NTA) is a charging document issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to begin removal (deportation) proceedings against an individual physically present in the U.S. and allegedly in violation of U.S. immigration law.

The NTA is an important document for two reasons. First, it serves as formal notice that an individual is being placed in removal (deportation) proceedings. Second, it contains a number of allegations by the U.S. government against the individual being placed in removal proceedings.

I received a hearing notice from the immigration court. What happens if I do not attend my removal hearing?

An individual scheduled for an immigration court hearing MUST appear at the hearing. If you are late or do not show up, the immigration judge will enter a removal order in your absence.

Can the government take away my green card?

Yes. There are a number of legal grounds that the U.S. government could use to terminate your status as a legal permanent resident. The most common ways are conviction(s) of certain serious crimes and abandonment of legal permanent resident status.

What is a cancellation of removal in immigration court?

Cancellation of removal is a way to stop deportation for certain individuals who are in removal proceedings. There are three types:

• For non-permanent residents (using Form EOIR-42B)
• For permanent residents (using Form EOIR-42A)
• Special rule for victims of domestic violence (also using Form EOIR-42B)

The third type, often called “Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) cancellation of removal,” is for non-permanent residents who are spouses or children of U.S. citizens or those who suffered abuse from a U.S. citizen or lawful resident spouse or parent.

How do I know if I am eligible for cancellation of removal?

To qualify for cancellation of removal, you must meet the following requirements:

• Prior to the service of the Notice to Appear (NTA), you have maintained continuous physical presence in the United States for ten (10) years* or more
• You are a person of good moral character
• You have a spouse, parent, or child under the age of 21 who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Your removal would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to your U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, and you are deserving of a favorable exercise of discretion on your application.

Alternatively, for VAWA cancellation of removal, you must show that:

• You have been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the U.S. by your U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident spouse or parent
• You are the non-abusive parent of a child who is or was subjected to domestic violence or extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parent. The parent need not be abused.
• Prior to the service of the Notice to Appear, you have maintained continuous physical presence in the United States for three years or more and you have been a person of good moral character
• You are not inadmissible and/or deportable under certain sections of the INA, and you have not been convicted of an aggravated felony as defined under the INA
• Your removal would result in extreme hardship to you or your child who is the child of a United States citizen or legal permanent resident; or you are a child whose removal would result in extreme hardship to you or your parent
• You are deserving of a favorable exercise of discretion on your application.

* If you have been an active duty member of the military for at least 24 months, you do not need to meet the requirement of continuous presence.

Let Borjas Law Group, LLC., Fight for Your Rights Today

Learn more about our committed and personable approach directly from our clients’ reviews and testimonials. We are prepared to stand by as your personal deportation defense team if you are facing removal.

We offer consultations – schedule yours to discuss your deportation situation today. Call our Chicago, Illinois, immigration law firm at 312-625-8382 or reach out via our online form.