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Removals/Deportation

Michigan Deportation Attorney

Helping Clients in and around Detroit Obtain Relief from Removal

The threat of deportation or removal can be incredibly scary and dealing with deportation proceedings can be a daunting and overwhelming process. Michigan deportation attorney David Newman can help guide you through the process and advocate on your behalf to seek relief from removal.

If you are facing deportation or removal from the United States, it is important to act quickly to protect your rights. Contact knowledgeable Detroit deportation attorney David Newman at (248) 737-1824 to get the help you need.

What is a deportation removal proceeding?

Deportation removal proceedings are legal proceedings in which a person is charged with illegally being in the United States. Illegal status can occur as a result of illegal entry into the United States or a lapsed visa. If an individual is subject to deportation proceedings, he or she could be forced to leave the United States and return to his or her home country.

Deportation or removal is possible in the following situations:

  • An individual is an inadmissible alien
  • An individual is present in the U.S. in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act or any other U.S. law
  • An individual violated nonimmigrant status or a condition of entry into the U.S.
  • An individual is terminated a conditional permanent residence
  • An individual encouraged or aided any other alien to enter the U.S. illegally
  • An individual engaged in marriage fraud to gain admission to the U.S.
  • An individual was convicted of certain criminal offenses
  • An individual failed to register or falsified documents relating to entry in to the U.S.
  • An individual engaged in any activity that endangers public safety or creates a risk of national security
  • An individual engaged in unlawful voting

Detroit-area immigration lawyer David Newman has considerable experience helping foreign nationals remain in the United States by obtaining the appropriate legal documents or disputing the allegations that could result in deportation or removal.

Relief from Removal Options

If you are facing deportation or removal from the United States, there are several options available to you, including:

  • Voluntary departure. Individuals who are in the United States illegally can voluntarily leave the United States and return to his or her own country to avoid the stigma of a formal deportation removal.
  • Asylum. The USCIS grants refugee and asylum protection in the United States to those foreign nationals who have suffered persecution or fear persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
  • Cancellation of removal. Qualifying permanent residents and non-permanent residents may be eligible for a cancellation of removal proceedings if he or she has been a lawful permanent resident a significant period of time (5 years for permanent residents and 7 years for visa holders), has continuously resided in the United States for at least 7 years after lawful admission into the U.S, and has not been convicted of a crime.
  • Adjustment of status. By seeking an adjustment to status, an alien may change his or her status from a non-immigrant to that of a lawful permanent resident and obtain a green card. In order to be eligible for an adjustment to status, the individual must be eligible for permanent residency within the U.S. with an immigrant visa available at the time of application.
  • Deferred Action. In some situations, such as childhood arrivals, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will make a discretionary decision to defer a removal action of an individual.

Michigan deportation attorney David Newman uses his extensive knowledge of and experience in U.S. immigration law to help individuals avoid deportation or removal from the United States.  If you or any of your family members are currently facing deportation or removal, contact Michigan deportation attorney David Newman at (248) 737-1824 as soon as possible in order to seek relief from removal.