US Deportation - Immigration Lawyers/Attorneys in Houston, Texas
United States Deportation of Aliens
Just as the federal government has the authority to allow people
to immigrate to America from other countries, it has the power to
send them away, or deport them. The deportation process involves
legal proceedings in which aliens have certain rights, but they
must know them and assert them. This is why it is usually of paramount
importance for someone who is facing deportation to be represented
by competent legal counsel.
As bad as deportation might be, things can get worse after a person
has been deported. A deported alien may never be able to return
to America, even to visit. Therefore, if an immigration judge orders
that an alien be deported, an appeal to the Board of Immigration
Appeals, filed by a competent law firm, is the only way the alien
can try to protect his or her rights.
Who Can Be Deported?
Generally speaking, aliens who have been granted permanent residence,
and aliens who are here as non-immigrants, can be deported. People
who are in the United States illegally can also be deported.
For What Reason Can Someone Be Deported?
There are many reasons that someone can be deported. These reasons
include staying longer than a visa allows, committing and being
convicted of certain kinds of crimes, coming to America using false
documents, helping others enter the country illegally, gaining entry
through a fraudulent marriage, violating the terms of their conditions
of entry to the United States, and other grounds that have been
established.
Does An Alien Have Any Rights in a Deportation Proceeding?
The answer is YES.
First of all, an alien has a right to be represented by an attorney.
A competent immigration attorney will know the alien’s rights and
will be able to assert them on his or her behalf. An alien can appear
before an immigration judge without an attorney, but the alien will
be expected to know and assert his or her rights, or these important
rights will be deemed waived.
In the event an immigration judge orders that an alien be deported,
there is a strict thirty day time period in which to file an appeal
with the Board of Immigration Appeals. If the alien loses the appeal,
there might still be hope through the federal court system. Again,
having competent immigration counsel is usually extremely important.
The Bottom Line
It is usually wise to retain the services of an immigration law
firm as early as possible in the deportation process. The consequences
of being deported can ruin a person’s life.
DISCLAIMER
This web site, and all information on it, is intended for informational
purposes only. No one should interpret it as being legal advice.
Instead, each person should seek the advice of an attorney to obtain
legal advice on any matter.
Texas Immigration Attorneys - US Immigrant Visa Lawyers
Immigration law is complex, confusing and constantly changing.
Unless you are aware of the potential opportunities and pitfalls
in the law, dealing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Service (USCIS) can be a long, frustrating process. Applications
are routinely denied for minor errors or omissions in the large
amount of required paperwork. This is why so many people rely upon
the services of a skilled immigration law attorney.
To learn more about immigration law, please review the general
information we have provided. To speak with an experienced immigration
attorney, please contact the
Houston immigration law attorneys at The Solomon Firm, P.C. today.
Call for a free telephone consultation and if appropriate a free office consultation where we can obtain the details necessary to evaluate and handle your case.
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