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Deportation Defense Lawyers in Fairfax

Protecting You & Your Loved Ones From Removal Proceedings in Virginia

The prospect of being deported or removed from the country is perhaps the most frightening thought for an immigrant. We at Murray Osorio PLLC have maintained a special focus on defending immigrants facing this nightmare.

Whether your visa has lapsed or you were arrested for a criminal offense, our deportation defense attorneys in Fairfax are committed to fight for your right to remain in the United States.

Urgent Assistance Needed? Contact Our Fairfax Deportation Defense Team Now at (703) 952-3275.

What is Deportation?

Deportation is the legal process by which a government orders the removal of a foreign national or immigrant from its territory and returns them to their home country or another country where they have legal residence or citizenship. Deportation can occur for various reasons, including violations of immigration laws, criminal convictions, or other circumstances that make a person ineligible to remain in the country.

What Happens During the Deportation Process?

The deportation process, also known as removal proceedings in the United States, can be complex and involves several stages. Removal proceedings typically begin when an immigration enforcement agency, such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), initiates a case against an individual.

Notice to Appear

Deportation and removal proceedings in Immigration Court begin with the issuance of a charging document known as a Notice to Appear (or “NTA”). Typically, this document states the “allegations” or basis for the charge of deportability/removability. This may be simply “unlawful presence” or it could be a specific act (such as a criminal conviction) that constitutes the basis for removal. Each individual case is different and it’s critical to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable immigration attorney to have your case and options carefully evaluated.

Usually, the NTA does not specify a date and time for the removal case. Later, a Notice of Hearing is mailed to the immigrant, or “Respondent,” specifying the date and time for the first court appearance known as the “Master Calendar Hearing.”

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Relief From Removal Proceedings

Even in cases where the allegations are true and the basis for removal is unquestionable, an immigrant still may have real options to avoid deportation. Various forms of “relief from removal” allow some immigrants to be exempted from removal or deportation where they fit within certain categories.

These forms of relief from removal include:

Adjustment of Status

Adjustment of status is a form of discretionary relief which permits an immigrant to change their status to lawful permanent resident (i.e. “green card” holder) while remaining in the United States, even during removal or deportation proceedings. There are multiple statutory provisions providing for adjustment of status, each with its own requirements.

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