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.