Deportation Defense Lawyer – Plainfield, New Jersey

Have you received a Notice to Appear (NTA) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? Receiving an NTA is not a matter you can ignore. You will need to appear, with a strong defense, to protect your rights to remain in the United States.

Having a knowledgeable and compassionate deportation immigration lawyer at your side will improve your chances of winning your deportation case. Contact the Law Offices of Patrick C. McGuinness today to schedule a consultation with a skilled deportation lawyer in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Legal Reasons for Deportation

Having a current and valid immigration status, allowing you to reside in the United States, either temporarily or permanently, does not prevent you from being deported—that is, from being removed and sent back to your country of origin. There are several expectations set forth by the Department of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that, if broken, will create a legal cause for your removal.

If you have been served with a Notice to Appear for one of the below reasons, working with a skilled deportation lawyer is likely your best chance of avoiding deportation.

Violating the Terms of Your Stay – Many nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories, legally allow citizens of other countries to visit the U.S. Each visa is granted with specific terms. For example, if you are sponsored by your employer, you cannot just change jobs without notifying the Department and receiving sponsorship from your new employer. If you are found to violate the terms of your visa, you may be deported.

Change of Address Without Notification – All green card holders, and some temporary visa holders, must notify the USCIS of a change in address. Failing to comply with this requirement can result in fines, imprisonment, and/or deportation, as well as affect your future immigration status.

Committing Certain Crimes – Many crimes, although not all, may qualify you for removal from the U.S. Crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMT) or aggravated felonies are generally deemed reason for deportation, although the legal definitions of these terms are vague.

Violating Immigration Laws – If you are found to have violated immigration laws, such as overstaying on a visa, utilizing fake documents to enter the country, or entering the country improperly, you may be ordered to return to your country of origin.

Using Public Assistance – As part of the application to receive a green card, you must demonstrate you will not “become a public charge”; meaning, you will not rely on need-based governmental assistance. U.S. code specifically cites that this is a deportable offense if committed within five years of your date of entry.

Receiving an NTA from DHS is not an automatic order for removal, but it is not to be taken lightly, either. With the proper defense, you may be able to avoid deportation.

The Right Time to Hire a Deportation Defense Lawyer

If you’ve been served with a Notice to Appear, you should contact a reputable deportation removal lawyer right away. Rarely are cases for removal perfectly black and white. There is generally room to provide a persuasive argument for why you should remain in the country.

The issue people often face in this situation is waiting to contact a lawyer until after they have appeared for their hearing. This hearing is the best time to demonstrate to the court why you should not be removed. Once a judge has determined you should be deported, your case may still go to appeal, but, at that stage, it is often too late for an attorney to reverse the court’s decision.

When a case goes to appeal, it is to review the judge’s decision, based on the evidence on hand. An appeal is not a place to bring new evidence. For a better chance of winning your deportation case, you should have the assistance of a qualified attorney who specializes in immigration removal.

Working with a skilled deportation defense lawyer will free you from the worry of missing important deadlines or other information. A deportation lawyer will,

• complete any required forms on your behalf,
• gather documentation to support your defense,
• draft legal briefs,
• argue your case, and
• prepare you for your hearing.

Don’t wait until it is too late. Contact a highly-rated immigration law firm today.

If you are facing deportation, contact the Law Offices of Patrick C. McGuinness at (908) 645-1006 to schedule your consultation with one of our skilled deportation removal lawyers.