Nassau Deportation Defense Lawyers
The current climate toward immigration and deportation has a lot of people worried about their legal status in the United States. If you’re concerned or you have an active case pending in Nassau County, you need an experienced immigration attorney by your side to protect your rights. The Federal Lawyers has a high rate of success and more than 50 years of state and federal legal experience in this practice area to recommend them.
What is criminal Deportation?
Only U.S. citizens or Naturalized Green Card holders have a legal right to remain in the United States no matter what. Green Card holders who have lawful permanent resident status or those who are granted temporary visas can be removed from the country for a variety of reasons. Deportation, which is also called removal, happens at the Federal level.
Criminal removal can occur if you violate immigration laws or are charged with a crime. Once you’ve been deported, you may permanently lose the legal right to return to the United States, even on a visitor’s or student visa. The goal of a deportation defense attorney is to stop that from happening.
What Kind of Violations Can Result in criminal Deportation?
The most common causes of deportation are due to violations of the law, either immigration or criminal. However, you can also be subject to deportation because of employment or tax-related issues. If your violation falls under any of the categories outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you may even be subject to mandatory, indefinite detention without bond until your case is adjudicated. The length of your residency in the United States makes no difference.
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(212) 300-5196There are many reasons you or a family member could be removed from the country. However, the government must prove its case against you beyond a shadow of a doubt. The most common reasons for criminal deportation proceedings are:
- Weapons possession
- Sex offenses
- Violent crimes
- Property crimes, including theft or burglary
- Fraud, including identity theft, credit card fraud, and passport or visa fraud
- Domestic crimes, including stalking or endangering the welfare of a child
- Tax evasion
- Illegal employment, including working off the books
What Happens if I’m Charged With a Crime?
You don’t have to be charged with a felony to be deported, and you don’t necessarily have to be convicted. That’s why it’s essential to contact an experienced criminal attorney who’s well-versed in immigration law as soon as you or a loved one has been arrested. It doesn’t matter if you think the offense is serious; it may still cause removal proceedings to be initiated.
Todd Spodek
Lead Attorney & Founder
Featured on Netflix's "Inventing Anna," Todd Spodek brings decades of high-stakes criminal defense experience. His aggressive approach has secured dismissals and acquittals in cases others deemed unwinnable.
Is There Any Way to Fight criminal Deportation?
Currently, there are nearly half a million people awaiting deportation hearings in immigration courts across the country. Some perceived violations stem from a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the law. There are several possible remedies that can prevent removal, including waivers or mandatory relief. These are some of the most common, and your lawyer can provide more information.
You received a Notice to Appear (NTA) in immigration court after a routine traffic stop in Nassau County, and ICE has placed a detainer on you even though you have lived in the U.S. for over fifteen years with no criminal record. Your family depends on your income, and you are terrified that you could be removed from the country before you even get a hearing.
Can an immigration attorney help me fight the deportation case and get the ICE detainer lifted so I can stay with my family while the case is pending?
An experienced deportation defense attorney can immediately file a motion for bond or a request for recognizance release under INA § 236(a) to get you out of detention while your removal proceedings move forward. Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for cancellation of removal under INA § 240A(b), which is available to non-permanent residents who have been continuously present in the U.S. for at least ten years and can demonstrate exceptional hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member. Your attorney can also examine whether the NTA was properly issued and challenge any procedural defects under 8 C.F.R. § 239.1, which could result in termination of the proceedings. Time is critical in deportation cases, so securing legal representation before your first master calendar hearing in immigration court gives you the strongest chance of remaining in the country.
This is general information only. Contact us for advice specific to your situation.
1. Adjustment of Status
This is usually petitioned by a spouse or employer when the visa holder seeks to change their status to lawful permanent resident. Eligibility is limited to those who meet the provisions under § 245 or 245 (i) of the INA, or under section § 249 for those who entered the U.S. before January 1, 1972.
