If you received a Notice to Appear at a removal hearing from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it can be frightening, but you do have legal options. At Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP in New York City, our immigration attorneys provide determined defense at removal hearings. We provide the court with all the necessary information along with a compelling argument supporting the cancellation of your removal action. Since the 1980s, our firm has fought for the due process rights of immigrants under threat of deportation, and now we’re ready to fight for you.
If you are a green card holder who has been targeted for removal due to a criminal charge or another reason, you can submit an application to the Immigration Judge for Permanent Residents’ Cancellation of Removal. To apply, you must meet these conditions:
To be granted a cancellation of removal as a permanent resident, you must show that the factors the immigration court must consider weigh in your favor. Positive factors include:
Negative factors include:
Certain circumstances, such as a previously granted cancellation of removal or a serious felony conviction, bar an applicant from obtaining a cancellation. If someone is found to have obtained their green card fraudulently, they are not eligible for cancellation of removal.
If you are not a legal permanent resident, but have been staying in the United States for an extended period, you may be eligible to apply for cancellation of your removal proceeding. You must meet the following conditions:
Whether you are a legal resident, a non-immigrant visa holder or an undocumented immigrant, our immigration lawyers are determined to provide a vigorous defense. You have due process rights. Let us help you assert those rights to avoid deportation.
Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP in New York City assists foreign nationals in removal proceedings. If you wish to purse a cancellation of removal, speak to a knowledgeable immigration lawyer. Call us today at 800-223-2814 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.