Houston Cancellation of Removal Attorneys
Deportation Defense from Our Highly-Qualified Team
If you are subject to removal from the U.S., the stakes are high for you
and your family. You may be forced to return to your home country, leaving
behind loved ones and a life you have built within the confines of this
country. In these cases, a number of possible defenses exist against deportation.
Our legal team can help you identify the best option for your situation
and pursue the best remedy. One of the types of relief from deportation
that may be available to you is referred to as cancellation of removal.
At Sebastian Simon Law Group, PLLC, we have provided this type of deportation
defense to innumerable clients facing this situation. Our highly-qualified
and experienced team is ready to help you take advantage of this defense
against removal or to help you find other remedies should cancellation
not be a viable option. Through the process of cancellation of removal,
you may be able to have your status as a deportable alien changed to that
of a lawful permanent resident. Our team can determine if you are eligible
and put together your case in a thorough and professional manner to increase
your chances of approval.
Are you at risk for deportation? Talk to a Houston cancellation of removal
lawyer at
(713) 839-0639 in Houston and
(332) 330-9442 in New York City or
contact us online for guidance.
Cancellation of Removal Information
In order to be eligible for cancellation of removal, you must meet certain
requirements. Even when those requirements are met, you are not guaranteed
approval since the outcome is left to the discretion of the immigration
judge handling your case. Because of this, it is in your best interests
to have a competent deportation defense lawyer on your side who can argue
a strong case for why you should be granted a cancellation of removal.
Cancellation of removal is a discretionary form of relief against deportation
for certain reasons. Various reasons for deportation include conviction
of serious crimes, having entered the U.S. illegally, overstaying the
terms of your visa, having broken the conditions of a visa, or otherwise
violating U.S. immigration law. The process of removal from the U.S. typically
begins with a Notice to Appear.
Eligibility requirements for cancellation of removal differ depending on
whether you are a permanent legal resident or nonpermanent resident.
Eligibility requirements for lawful permanent residents include:
- You have had permanent resident status in the United States for a minimum
of five years;
- Before receiving your Notice to Appear or before the commission of the
offense that made you inadmissible, you continuously resided in the United
States for at least seven years (following your lawful admission under
any status); and
- You have no aggravated felony convictions on your record.
