Immigration Law Is All About Family

You can fight the risk of deportation and try to stay in the USA

On Behalf of | Jan 20, 2022 | Immigration Law

If you are at risk of being deported, you need to be cautious about how you approach your case and quick to find a solid defense. The good news is that everyone who faces deportation does have a right to a legal defense and to work with an attorney.

Deportation is a serious threat that may result in you having to leave the country for many years or, in some cases, permanently. This could separate you from those you love and any hopes of making a life for yourself in the U.S.

Why do people get deported?            

People face deportation for any number of reasons. Some common reasons that deportation could occur include:

  • Committing a crime for which the prison sentence is at least one year in prison (this is usually a felony charge)
  • Committing two or more criminal acts and being sentenced to five or more years in prison
  • Being in the United States without a valid visa
  • Overstaying your visa

These and other reasons may lead to questions about your legal right to stay in the United States.

What can you do if you’re facing deportation?

If you are facing the risk of deportation, your priority should be to build a solid legal defense. You need to understand immigration law and the possible methods of staying in the country to be able to fight to remain.

For example, if you came to the United States to flee political oppression, there may be an opportunity to seek asylum even if you crossed the border illegally. When fighting deportation in the United States, your goal will be to apply for a relief from removal or to have the deportation set aside.

Should you leave the country if you might be deported?

There are times when it might be a good idea to leave and then try to reenter the United States legally, but there are also times when doing this might end up hurting your ability to return. This is why you need to go over all your legal options before you decide how to handle the risk of deportation. A good approach to this situation can make all the difference.