Berrien County Deportation Defense Lawyer
Berrien County Deportation Defense Lawyer
Many foreigners in the United States face fear of deportation on a daily basis. After all, hundreds of thousands of people are deported, or sent back to their home countries, every year. Deportation can have a devastating effect on families.
Many people just accept that they will be deported, but the truth is that they can sometimes fight these removal orders. The government does make mistakes, and sometimes the wrong people are sent back home.
Staying in the United States can often protect these foreigners. Sometimes they face poverty, restrictive laws, and even torture in their home countries. Being in America can keep them and their families safe.
If you are facing deportation, there are more than a dozen defenses available to you. Contact a Berrien County immigration lawyer who can provide you with aggressive representation.
Defenses to Deportation
There are many defenses to deportation. One way to stop your deportation is to file an application for permanent residency or adjustment of status. This must be based on an improved immigrant visa petition, which is often employment-based or family-based.
Another way to stay in this country is by renewing Form I-751 Removal of Conditional Residence. If this is filed on time, it can keep deportation from happening.
A person may also be able to file a criminal or non-criminal waiver. A person can file a Cancellation of Removal for Certain Lawful Permanent Residents if they are being deported based on a criminal past. For incidents such as lying or smuggling a spouse or child into the United States, a non-criminal waiver may prevent deportation.
It is also possible for a person facing deportation to request prosecutorial discretion. This should be done in writing, with the person providing evidence to the Department of Homeland Security. This allows the government attorney to close or terminate a foreigner’s removal orders.
Some crime victims may be able to apply for a U visa. This allows the person to stay in the country, help with the criminal investigation, and obtain work authorization in the United States. If the U visa is approved, the person’s removal orders can be terminated or at least closed while the U visa is pending.
Asylum is possible in serious cases. If a person is afraid to go back to his or her home country because of fear torture or other harm, that person can find relief under the Convention Against Torture. The harm that the immigrant faces must be based on race, nationality, religion, political opinion, or membership in a social group.
Contact an Immigration Attorney Today
If you are facing deportation, you do not have to handle this situation on your own. There are some defenses that can help you stay in the United States.
Seek legal help from the Berrien County immigration lawyers at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC. Our aggressive lawyers will assess your case and provide you with a solid deportation defense. Call our office at (312) 332-2550 or fill out the online form to schedule a consultation.
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My aunt was recently detained by ICE and sent to El Paso, Texas to the East Montana Detention Facility. This place is essentially a prison in the middle of the desert, and the majority of the detainees here get deported. My family and I interviewed a dozen immigration attorneys around the country to help my aunt, and we decided to hire Kevin Raica, an attorney with Kriezelman Burton and Associates.…
Our case was very difficult, and at times it felt like there was no way out. My wife was detained for a long period of time, and it was an extremely challenging experience for our family. Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC truly changed our situation. I would especially like to thank our attorney, Brittni Rivera, as well as Natalia. They were attentive, honest, and always ready to help. It was…
I cannot recommend Kevin Raica highly enough. He helped me successfully obtain my U.S. green card, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free because of his expertise and dedication. From start to finish, Kevin was professional, organized, and extremely knowledgeable about immigration law. He made sure every document was prepared correctly and took the time to explain each step clearly. Anytime I had questions, he responded promptly and made…
Great experience with this attorney office. They helped me with my I-751 waiver after divorce. Kevin was very professional, and supported me through the interview. Everything went smoothly and my case was approved. Highly recommend!
We contacted Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, based on a recommendation, when my wife was detained by ICE. Attorney Khiabett Osuna handled our case, and it turned out to be the right choice. From the very beginning, she proved herself to be a caring and competent professional, clearly explaining the process. You can tell she's truly invested in each case and achieving results for her clients. We've also heard of…
I would like to express my gratitude to Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, and especially to attorney Khiabett Osuna, who handled my case. I contacted them based on a recommendation and have never regretted it. From the very beginning, she demonstrated high professionalism. I could tell she was genuinely committed to the outcome and was doing everything possible to protect her client.
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I highly recommend Brittni Rivera. We are very grateful to her and the entire team at Kriezelman Burton & Associates. Your dedication, responsiveness, and compassion made an enormous difference during an incredibly difficult time. Serving as the liaison between Brittni Rivera and our friend in ICE detention, I saw firsthand how tirelessly she worked guiding us through the process, answering every question, and never losing sight of the humanity at…
Andrea C. Ochoa is truly the best of the best. ❤️ Our family went through one of the most difficult and frightening experiences of our lives when Feruz was detained by ICE. We felt lost, scared, and unsure of what would happen next. From the very beginning, Andrea brought us not only her professionalism and deep legal knowledge, but also something even more important — hope. She guided us through…
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