Deportation Defense

Empathetic and Assertive Advocacy for Your Immigration Rights in Arizona

One of the scariest realities an immigrant might face is deportation. But no case is too difficult for our firm to handle, and we will provide a balance of empathetic and assertive representation that you deserve. We firm believe in your rights as an immigrant and will do our best to defend you against removal actions, like deportation.

Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION with the Messer Law Group, LLC to learn more about how we can help you with your removal defense case in Maricopa County or anywhere across Arizona.

Grounds for Removal from the United States

Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), there are several ground for the deportation (removal) of non-citizens, such as:

• Being convicted of a crime: in the following five (5) categories

  • aggravated felony,
  • crimes involving moral turpitude,
  • drug crimes,
  • firearm offenses, and
  • domestic violence crimes.

• Being in the U.S. unlawfully (see below)

• Being in the U.S. unlawfully (see below)

• Fraud: which includes the following

  • Fraudulent marriage to obtain a Green Card,
  • Falsely representing U.S. citizenship to obtain a government benefit, or
  • Forging an altered citizenship document to obtain government assistance.

Individuals who are in the U.S. unlawfully can be removed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, without a hearing. A person is considered an illegal immigrant if:

• They have not obtained permission to enter the U.S.,
• They were inadmissible to the U.S. at the time of entry or adjustment of their status,
• Their admission to the U.S. has been revoked or terminated,
• They failed to maintain the status under which they were admitted (i.e. enrolled in a university as a student,
• They failed to comply with any conditions of entry to the U.S.,
• They knowingly encouraged or assisted another alien to enter the U.S. unlawfully, or
• They procured their visa or other documentation by fraud.

Lawful permanent residents (Green Card Holders) and visa holders have a right to a hearing before they can be deported, and they also have the right to appeal a decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

What is Removal Defense?

Removal defense lawyers have the crucial job of representing immigrants facing deportation from the United States. The removal process involves appearing in immigration court, where an attorney will build a case explaining why you should not be deported.

Depending on your situation, there are several deportation defense options available, including:

• Filing a Motion to Terminate
• Combatting charges of inadmissibility or deportability from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Requesting Asylum
• Requesting a Withholding of Removal
• Petitioning for Cancellation of Removal
• Petitioning for Adjustment of Status
• Requesting a Waiver of Inadmissibility/Deportability
• Combatting any USCIS denials
• Seeking Relief while in ICE Custody