Immigration Removal Hearing

Deportation is a potential consequence of criminal charges or a conviction, depending on the nature of the offense and the particular circumstances of the case. The most common reason for removal or deportation is the commission of a felony offense by an immigrant who is not a legal citizen of the United States. In some cases involving aggravated felonies, terrorist activities or drug crimes, an immigrant may still face deportation.

The Purpose of a Hearing

There are a number of steps that are taken when an immigrant is put at risk of deportation. A notice will first be sent to those in question from the Department of Homeland Security, however, the process for a person under arrest can differ. A removal hearing will be one of the steps in the deportation process during which the person in question will have their case reviewed to determine if they are in fact subject to be removed from the country. The hearing process will discuss the reasons a person is being considered for deportation and if the alien is suspected of a crime this will be evaluated. Some immigrants that are taken into custody may have the option of being released through an immigration bond hearing while their case proceeds.

An immigration judge may be harsh on suspected offenders, and you will need to produce evidence that supports your desire to stay in the U.S. We can represent you at your hearing to present your side of the story with witness testimony, physical evidence and a legal strategy based upon a complete understanding of immigration law and court proceedings in the Philadelphia area in particular. When you are trying to build a life in the U.S., facing deportation or removal will place everything you have worked so hard to achieve at risk. Do not take any chances with your future, your freedom and your legal rights.