Alexandria Deportation Defense Attorney

Protecting Your Right Stay in the U.S.A. 

If you receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) in immigration court, you must consult an experienced Alexandria lawyer skilled in deportation defense. The risk of being separated from your home, family, and the life you have built in the U.S. without warning is high. Once detained by ICE, it may be difficult for your family to learn where you are, and some detainees are just put on a plane or bus and sent back to their home country without warning. 

What to Do If You Are Threatened with Deportation

You must never ignore notices or miss court dates. Missing an immigration court hearing can result in an automatic removal order, which can have severe immigration consequences. Ensure you attend all scheduled hearings and always comply with court instructions. It is strongly advised that you are represented by an Alexandria deportation defense attorney at all court hearings or appearances.

Deportation proceedings can be a stressful experience for many immigrants, especially those with minor children or other family members who depend on them. The immigration process involves complex legal procedures in front of an immigration judge, and every step you take can impact your immigration status, your ability to remain in the country, and your eligibility for immigration relief such as cancellation of removal or adjustment of status to permanent residency. An Alexandria immigration lawyer from our law office can provide guidance, explain your rights under immigration laws, and help you navigate the legal process.

An experienced immigration attorney can also review whether you qualify for relief based on family-based immigration, political opinion, or other protected grounds, and can present evidence to support your case. Our law firm has extensive experience serving clients in Alexandria, VA, including lawful permanent residents, foreign nationals, and those facing allegations such as unauthorized employment or unlawful voting. We understand the unique challenges immigrants face and strive for a successful outcome in each legal matter.

If you or a loved one is a permanent resident facing deportation, contact our law office for an initial consultation. We will evaluate your case, discuss possible forms of relief, and work to protect your future in the United States. Don’t face the executive office and homeland security alone—speak with an experienced advocate who can help you fight for your rights.ces.

You Have Rights — Our Legal Counsel Fights to Protect Them 

You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney when in the U.S. Do not sign any documents without having them reviewed by an attorney. Being caught by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is extremely frightening, stressful, and dangerous. If ICE has detained you, ensure you have the representation of a deportation defense lawyer to help you seek an outcome that keeps your family, life, and future in the U.S. intact.

Can You Avoid Deportation? 

Our deportation removal defense lawyer will explore all available legal options to prevent deportation, which may involve one or more of the following legal actions: 

Asylum 

If you fear persecution in your home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group membership, asylum status could protect you. Asylum can be achieved by proving you suffered persecution in the past and that you are likely to suffer it again if returned to your home country. 

Cancellation of Removal

If you’ve lived in the U.S. for a certain period, have demonstrated good moral character, and show that your removal would cause extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who is your family member, you may be allowed to stay in the U.S. This action requires the presenting of specific documentation and evidence to the immigration court. Cancellation of removal requires those with a green card to prove they had at least five years of permanent residency status, seven years living in the country, and no aggravated felony convictions on their record. 

For those who lack legal status in the country, cancellation of removal will require proving you have lived in the U.S. for at least ten years, along with evidence of good moral character and proof showing that deportation would lead to extreme hardship for a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident family member. Cancellation of removal is at the discretion of the court. The presentation made in court must be compelling to accomplish this result.

Adjustment of Status

This legal action is undertaken to help you seek permanent residency (green card). Some who came to the U.S.with a visa and has a family member or employer to sponsor them can apply for adjustment of status within the U.S.

Prosecutorial Discretion

In some cases, immigration officials may agree to close or delay your case based on humanitarian factors. Every deportation case will have unique facts. Ensure the facts in your case are reviewed and evaluated by an immigration lawyer you can trust with this crucial matter.

Waivers and Appeals

Our deportation defense attorney can file waivers for immigration violations or appeal decisions to higher courts in cases with errors or other mitigating factors. 

Deferred Action

Deferred action may temporarily halt removal and allow you to remain in the U.S. This process, called DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), allows younger people who came to the U.S. as children to continue to live and work here. The application for DACA status must be renewed every two years. While deferred action does not provide legal status, it can allow the individual to gain work authorization, attend school, and live in the U.S. without an immediate threat of deportation. 

Convention Against Torture 

The Convention Against Torture can prevent deportation to a country where the individual will face torture. When a person is granted withholding of removal under the Convention, they cannot be removed to their country of origin.. However, you may be removed to another country if that country accepts you. Talk to a deportation defense lawyer immediately if you are at risk of being deported to a country where torture is inevitable.

Contact an Alexandria, VA Deportation Defense Lawyer

With deep knowledge of the options that can be a successful deportation defense, Boykin Law Firm PLLC, our trusted Alexandria deportation law firm, offers strategic advocacy and unwavering support in one of life’s most challenging legal situations. Our immigration attorney is dedicated to protecting your rights, exploring all possible legal options, and supporting you with empathy and professionalism.

If you or a loved one is facing deportation, immediate action is necessary. Contact us today and speak with us about your situation. Our goal is to keep families together and to fight for the rights of those we represent. You deserve to be treated with warmth, dignity, and respect. When represented by Boykin Law Firm PLLC, your case will be under the care of our talented immigration attorney in Alexandria, who represents people from every nation with kindness, respect, and compassionate, personalized care. Call us at 202-796-6644 for assistance with deportation defense.