Austin Deportation Defense Law Firm

Protect Your Right To Stay In The United States.

Deportation is one of the most stressful and frightening experiences an immigrant can face.

Whether you’ve received a Notice to Appear (NTA) or are already in removal proceedings, our experienced deportation defense lawyer in Austin, TX, is here to fight for your right to stay in the United States.

We help you protect your family, your future, and the life you’ve built here by providing clear, compassionate, and strategic legal support. Contact us online or at (512) 503-0707 to schedule a free consultation with our Austin immigration firm today.

Reasons For Deportation

Deportation, also called removal, is when the U.S. government orders a non-citizen to leave the country. Immigrants may face deportation for a variety of reasons. Our team will assess the specifics of your case and identify the strongest possible removal defense.

Here are some common reasons for a deportation order:

Criminal activity (e.g., aggravated felonies, crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs), drug-related convictions, etc.)
Overstaying your visa, violating the terms of your visa, or unlawful presence in the U.S.
Immigration fraud or misrepresentation to obtain a visa or Green Card
Failure to appear for immigration proceedings
Violations of immigration status, such as working in the U.S. without legal authorization
Public charge concerns (relying solely on public assistance)

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The Deportation and Removal Process

Deportation proceedings can be complicated and intimidating, but our knowledgeable deportation defense attorney in Austin, TX, is here to guide you through the process. The following are the steps involved in deportation:

Notice to Appear (NTA): The process begins when you receive an NTA from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating the charges against you and why you should be removed from the country.
Detention: Some individuals may be held in ICE detention centers while their cases are pending. In many cases, you can request a bond hearing to ask for release while waiting for your court date.
Master Calendar Hearing: This is the initial immigration court hearing where a judge in the immigration court system reviews the charges and asks if you want to fight deportation.
Merits Hearing: This is the final immigration hearing where you present your defense, and the judge makes a decision based on the facts of the case.
Appeals: If a judge orders removal, you have 30 days to appeal the decision with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). If the BIA upholds the immigration judge’s decision, the next option would be to appeal in Federal Courts.
Final Removal Order: If you lose your initial court hearings or your appeals, a judge will issue a final removal order, which allows the government to proceed with deportation.
Removal: Once the final removal order is issued, you will be taken into ICE custody and removed from the U.S.

Defenses Against Deportation and Removal

Our Austin deportation attorney can help you determine the most appropriate legal defense to fight removal. Some ways to fight deportation include applying for:

Cancellation of Removal: For certain long-term, non-permanent residents, cancellation may be possible to stop deportation, but strict rules apply.
Asylum or Withholding of Removal: You may seek asylum or similar forms of relief if you fear persecution or harm in your home country.
Adjustment of Status: If eligible, this allows you to apply for a Green Card without leaving the U.S.
Waivers of Inadmissibility: For those charged with inadmissibility, waivers can help overcome grounds of removal.

Facing Deportation? our Austin Deportation Lawyer Can Help.

Being deported from the country you call home is devastating, but you don’t have to face removal proceedings alone. The trusted team at ME Law, PLLC, will fight for your right to stay in the U.S.

Our bilingual immigration team understands the complexities of deportation defense and immigration law. We will stand by your side, providing compassionate, skilled, and personalized representation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation by calling (512) 503-0707 or by filling out the contact form below.

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