Both documented and undocumented immigrants can face deportation from the US for various reasons. Many immigrants have built their entire lives here, and being forced to uproot their families and professional lives is a terrifying prospect.
If you or a loved one is currently facing immigration removal proceedings, you need an experienced San Francisco immigration lawyer to assess your options.
Despite what some may think, there are ways to halt or suspend deportation proceedings. Mendoza Law can represent you during immigration hearings and focus on protecting you and your family’s future. Contact our offices today for a case consultation with a deportation defense lawyer in San Francisco.
Why Hire Mendoza Law for Immigration Issues?
We have a personal relationship with immigration issues, and it shows in everything we do in our practice. As a child of immigrant parents, Attorney Maria Mendoza has first-hand experience with the difficulties migrants to the US face. She created Mendoza Law to help hard-working immigrants pursue a better life for themselves and their families.
To that end, we have an established track record of outstanding work in immigration law. We have made a name for ourselves due to our tireless advocacy for our clients and novel solutions to immigration problems. Whether you need help securing a work visa or need representation during deportation hearings, we’ve got you covered.
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What Are Common Reasons for Deportation in the US?
US immigration officials can order deportation for several reasons, some obvious, others less so. The specific reason for deportation will shape your defense, so you need to work with an attorney to understand the exact reason you are being asked to leave:
- Not maintaining legal status. Most deportations result from administrative violations, such as not maintaining legal status. This may happen if your previous visa has expired and you haven’t renewed it.
- Visa violations. You can also be deported if you violate the terms of your visa, like working while on a student visa. Visa violations can result in revocation and deportation orders.
- Illegal entry. Another major reason for deportation is illegal entry into the United States. Unlike overstaying a visa, illegal entry is a crime under federal law.
- Other criminal violations. Certain types of violent crimes and felony offenses can be grounds for immediate deportation under US immigration law.
Recent administrative changes in the US have resulted in shifts in immigration enforcement and deportation actions. A San Francisco deportation defense lawyer from our firm can help you understand your deportation order and explore strategies for relief.
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We Can Intervene at Every Stage of Deportation Proceedings
Deportation proceedings are extremely complicated and often opaque. Most steps in the deportation process are subject to prosecutorial discretion, which means that your deportation case may not look like others.
We can meet you no matter where you are in deportation proceedings and help you explore options.
Notice to Appear (NTA)
Deportation proceedings typically start when you receive a notice to appear (NTA) from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or another immigration enforcement agency. The notice details the reasons for deportation and the next steps to take.
Master Hearing
If DHS decides your case is eligible for a hearing, it will first have a master hearing. The point of this hearing is to determine whether you are a non-citizen and whether you are eligible for deportation.
Individual Hearing
If the immigration judge decides you are eligible for deportation, you may be able to apply for legal immigration status to prevent removal. There will be an individual merits hearing where your attorney can argue that you are eligible for legal status in the US.
Final Removal Order
If a judge rejects your application or you deny applying for legal status, the government will issue a final order for deportation. Once a final order is issued, ICE can detain or release you pending final removal.
Appeals
Both you and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have the right to appeal any decision made by federal immigration judges. If you disagree with a judicial immigration decision, you may be able to appeal the decision to the federal Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
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Strategies for Deportation Relief
Facing deportation is a scary experience, but there are options to combat a removal order. Below are some legal options to protect yourself if you have a deportation order:
- Deportation waiver. You may be able to apply for a deportation waiver on the grounds of undue hardship or immigration status eligibility. For instance, you may be able to receive a waiver if you’ve lived in the US for more than ten consecutive years.
- Claim asylum. If you expect to face severe violence or persecution if removed, you may be able to seek asylum under humanitarian laws.
- Voluntary removal. In some cases, DHS will arrange for non-citizens to voluntarily remove themselves from the country. The benefit of voluntary removal is that you may be able to reapply for legal status in the future, unlike with forced removal.
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The Mendoza Law Firm: San Francisco Deportation Defense Lawyers
If you are facing deportation, your priority should be securing an experienced immigration attorney. Mendoza Law can be your legal advocate and protect your right to fair treatment under US laws. We will use every available resource and won’t rest until we have exhausted every avenue to a satisfactory resolution.
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