Deportation & Removal Defense
Guidance Through Removal Proceedings
Being placed in deportation or removal proceedings means that a person must appear before an Immigration Judge, who will determine whether the person can remain in the United States.
This process can feel overwhelming, but being placed in removal proceedings does not automatically mean someone will be deported. Depending on the circumstances, a person may have the opportunity to apply for relief from removal.
Attorney Stephanie Dyson represents individuals in deportation and removal proceedings and helps clients understand their options, prepare their cases, and move through the process with experienced legal guidance.
Understanding Deportation or Removal Proceedings
In removal proceedings, an Immigration Judge determines whether a person is removable from the United States. If the person is removable, the Judge then determines whether the person qualifies for any relief from removal. Each case depends on the person's immigration history, eligibility, documentation, and individual circumstances.
Relief from removal may include, but is not limited to:
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Asylum
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Withholding of removal
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Protection under the Convention Against Torture
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Adjustment of status
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
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Cancellation of removal for permanent residents
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Cancellation of removal for non-permanent residents
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Voluntary departure
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Termination of proceedings
How Dyson Law Can Help You
Attorney Stephanie Dyson helps individuals evaluate available options in removal proceedings and prepare their cases for Immigration Court.
Depending on the case, this may involve reviewing immigration history, identifying possible forms of relief, preparing supporting evidence, and representing clients before the Immigration Court.
Dyson Law represents individuals whose cases are pending before:
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U.S. Immigration Courts, generally Boston and Hartford
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Board of Immigration Appeals
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U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
If you or someone you know is in deportation or removal proceedings, Attorney Stephanie Dyson can review the circumstances, explain possible options, and provide experienced guidance through the process. Schedule a consultation to discuss your case.
Is Deportation or Removal Defense Right for You?
You may wish to schedule a consultation if:
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You have received notice that you are in removal proceedings.
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You have a hearing scheduled before an Immigration Judge.
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You have a prior removal or deportation order.
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You are afraid of returning to your country.
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You have questions about possible relief from removal.
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You need to understand your options before Immigration Court.
If you receive notice of removal proceedings, it is important to contact an immigration attorney right away.
Removal proceedings can take time.
The deportation process often involves many steps and may last for years.
Removal does not always happen automatically.
A person in removal proceedings may have the opportunity to apply for relief from removal, depending on the facts of the case.
Early legal guidance is important.
Seeking legal representation early can help clarify your options and prepare your case as thoroughly as possible.
Immigration Court is a legal process.
Many people assume that appearing before an Immigration Judge will be frightening. In Attorney Dyson's experience, this is often not the case, and many Immigration Judges are patient throughout the process.
