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Deportation Defense

Chances are if you are issued a Notice to Appear before an Immigration Judge and threatened with deportation, you are uncertain where to turn for help. Your family is concerned and probably frightened, and you may feel you have no good options. However, there may be hope for you. We can help you because we are experienced in defending immigrants in Immigration Court and with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Contact us to help you understand your options and find the best solution for you and your family.

Immigration Bonds

If your family member is being detained by ICE, you might now know there is the potential of being released on bond. While there are certain conditions on which bond may be denied, most detainees are eligible to post bond and be released, pending a hearing. We can help your family member with the bonding process and represent them during the entire process.

Detention Center and Jail Visits

When you get the call that your family member is detained, your first concern is for their well-being. Detention centers are often restrictive and provide very limited access to family members. As legal representatives of immigrants, we understand the urgency to personally visit your family member in a time of crisis. We visit detainees in all detention center or jails and investigate the best defense available to them, informing them of their rights and helping navigate the release process.

Defensive Asylum with EOIR

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Court) may initiate removal proceedings against you for many reasons, including state court charges or immigration raids, to name a few. You may be referred to an immigration judge or be apprehended for not having appropriate documents for legal presence in the U.S. However, when there is a legitimate fear of persecution in your home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group, you may be able to claim asylum. We will use this defense whenever appropriate. Let’s discuss the reason you were detained and why you are facing deportation.

Withholding of Removal

This type of defense is ideally only used when there are no better options. The reason for this is because it prohibits you from later obtaining a green card, but it may be useful in some cases. This may also be used if you are applying for asylum. However, it is important to know you must remain in the U.S. if you are granted this status.

Cancellation of Removal

Permanent residents and nonpermanent residents may be able to prevent deportation by obtaining a cancellation of removal. As your counsel, we would handle the applications and paperwork involved, and make sure you are fairly represented at all required hearings.

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

Every immigrant should be aware of the potential loss of immigration status in the event of a criminal conviction. This is important: although some misdemeanor offenses may not hinder your ability to remain in the United States, more serious offenses may result in immediate deportation hearings. We can help you address these issues to help you avoid deportation.

Immigration Appeals

If you have been ordered to leave the United States, there is an appeals process which may be of help. We can help you file the necessary appeals and represent your interests at all the required hearings.

Immigration issues are complicated. We understand the stress you and your entire family are experiencing after a deportation order is issued. Contact The Alfaro Law Group, PLLC at their Houston, TX office for help. We are here to help. We can work out a payment plan so money will not prevent you from obtaining quality legal help.