Deportation And Removal Defense

Facing Removal Or Deportation?

If you’ve been notified that you have been placed in removal proceedings before the US federal immigration court, you’re probably scared, confused, and wondering what options you have to stay in the country you’ve come to love. Whether you’ve overstayed your visa, violated the terms of a visa, have entered the country unlawfully, or have been convicted of a crime, the authorities have come for you, and you’re looking for help. 

Our compassionate immigration lawyers are here to help you seek relief. With a broad range of experience in providing our clients with a rigorous defense, we can be the rock you cling to during these uncertain times.

Our law firm helps immigrant families find solutions to such problems as the following:

  • Locating family members who may be held in immigration detention or U.S. Marshall detention
  • Finding out whether they might be transferred to other states or jurisdictions
  • Determining whether your loved one will be eligible for bail or conditional release from a local jail or immigration detention
  • Learning whether your loved one can receive visitors, phone calls or mail and during what times
  • Making sure that your family member receives competent legal advice if he or she is facing criminal charges

What Are My Rights When Facing Removal From The U.S.?

First of all, you have a right to defend yourself against deportation. If you are not a native English speaker, the court will provide you with an interpreter at no cost to you. Trying to explain yourself in a language you are not fully comfortable in will usually not end well for you. Legal language is highly complex – and even native speakers have difficulty understanding it. 

Most importantly, you have the right to legal representation to help you defend yourself during such proceedings. Always consult a licensed lawyer with years of experience and proven success in removal cases. Our immigration attorneys have successfully represented clients in even the most complex removal cases. With our help, you never have to be afraid to appear at the court for removal proceedings. We’ll stay by your side all the way.

What Relief From Deportation Might I Qualify For?

Until we have a chance to review all the documentation that specifies the charges against you, we cannot provide you with a robust defense. The moment you receive your Notice to Appear (NTA), book an appointment with one of our attorneys. The NTA lists all the charges they plan to bring against you, so bring it with you to your first appointment.

Depending on that information, you might qualify for protection from removal if you are afraid of persecution or other harm due to your ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, or membership in a specific social group, such as tribes, persecuted genders, social classes, child soldiers, sexual orientation, former military or police that served a deposed leader, or political dissidents’ family members. 

If you don’t fall into any of those classes, you can pursue a waiver, termination of the removal proceedings, sponsorship by family members, or even obtaining green card. If the immigration judge denies relief, you can file an appeal. During that time, the U.S. government cannot deport you. Our legal team has helped many of our clients overcome removal proceedings successfully. Let us fight for your rights.

Protect Your Immigration Status

Edward Okwueze Law Firm advises immigrants and their families about the consequences criminal charges may have on one’s ability to remain in the United States. We will review your immigration status and the criminal charges you are facing, as well as previous criminal history to find the best way to avoid deportation. We also represent clients on criminal charges, we do everything we can to make sure that the criminal charges to make it worse for your immigration status if possible.

For an immigrant in jail on criminal charges, there is a strong risk that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer will place a detainer otherwise known as an Ice Hold against you. That means that even if you’re bailed out on the local criminal charge, you can be sent to ICE detention while the immigration authorities consider whether to seek your removal from the U.S. It is crucial to discuss the best strategy on when to pay a criminal bond, as the payment of a criminal bond may result in an individual’s immediate detention by immigration officers.

Our criminal defense attorneys in Houston represent individuals in communities throughout Harris County, Friendswood, Pearland, Seabrook, League City, Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte, Galena Park, Baytown, and many others. You can have our lawyers provide a complete evaluation of your case when you call (713)541-4444 or fill out an online contact form to receive a free, confidential consultation.

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