Removal Proceedings
Orange County Deportation Defense Attorney Can Stop Removal Proceeding Against You
If you were found to be in the United States illegally, or are facing deportation as a penalty of a criminal conviction, Mario Zapata, a deportation defense attorney may be able to fight to have the proceedings dropped. There are a number of strategies we employ to protect our clients from removal, which include:
Protect Yourself From Deportation
Mr. Zapata is dedicated to immigration law, with having primarily practiced in such field since becoming an attorney in 2006. He will aggressively defend your right to stay in the United States by formulating a deportation defense strategy that is specifically catered to your situation. He will explore what options are applicable to your case, provide you with sound legal counsel you can trust. His strong and comprehensive approach may help you avoid deportation or removal from the United States. Do not wait another moment if you are in the midst of removal proceedings; get the support of California immigration attorney Mario Zapata.
Contact our office immediately at (714) 441-2800 if you (or a loved one) are being threatened of being deported.
If you were found to be in the United States illegally, or are facing deportation as a penalty of a criminal conviction, Mario Zapata, a deportation defense attorney may be able to fight to have the proceedings dropped. There are a number of strategies we employ to protect our clients from removal, which include:
- Waivers: A waiver may be granted if you are able to prove that your removal would cause extreme hardship to you or your close relatives.
- Adjustment of Status: If you are the spouse, widow, parent, or child of a U.S. citizen, you may be able to apply to the Immigration Judge to have your status adjusted to lawful permanent residency ("green card"). For more information regarding adjustment of status, go here.
- Asylum: If you left your home country because of persecution or fear of persecution, you may be able to apply for asylum.
- Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents: If you have been a lawful permanent resident for at least five years, you may be able to apply if you meet the necessary requirements.
- Cancellation of Removal for Non-Permanent Residents: You may be able to request this type of Cancellation if you have lived in the United States for the last ten years and fulfill the qualifying criteria.
- Request for Prosecutorial Discretion: In October 2011, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), John Morton directed immigration officials to evaluate its docket on a case-by-case basis to determine whether a favorable exercise was warranted, resulting in dismissal (or administrative closure) of the case before immigration court. Among the mitigating factors ICE considers include how long a person has lived in the U.S., whether he or she came to the U.S. as a young child and whether family members have served in the military. Community ties, such as spouses, parents or children who are U.S. citizens, should also be considered, Morton wrote. Mr. Zapata has advocated for his clients and achieved such positive results on several occasions.
- Deferred Action for Childhoold Arrivals (DACA): For more information, go here. Although this application is not filed before the immigration court, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration Court will typically delay moving forward with your deportation upon demonstration of having filed a bona fide application for DACA. Moreover, DHS will agree to administratively close (or terminate) removal proceedings in several instances.
- U-Nonimmigrant Status: If you (or certain family members) were the victim of a violent crime, you may be eligible for a U-Nonimmigrant Status (U-visa). Although this application is not filed before the immigration court, the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration Court will typically delay moving forward with your deportation upon demonstration of having filed a bona fide application for U-Visa. For more information about this application, go here.
Protect Yourself From Deportation
Mr. Zapata is dedicated to immigration law, with having primarily practiced in such field since becoming an attorney in 2006. He will aggressively defend your right to stay in the United States by formulating a deportation defense strategy that is specifically catered to your situation. He will explore what options are applicable to your case, provide you with sound legal counsel you can trust. His strong and comprehensive approach may help you avoid deportation or removal from the United States. Do not wait another moment if you are in the midst of removal proceedings; get the support of California immigration attorney Mario Zapata.
Contact our office immediately at (714) 441-2800 if you (or a loved one) are being threatened of being deported.