Consequences of Removal Proceedings
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In some circumstances, foreign nationals may be subject to detention during removal proceedings. There may be a bar against future admission to the U.S. for 5, 10, or even 20 years, depending on the circumstances. In many cases, those ordered removed from the U.S. are permanently barred and will never be able to legally return. A foreign national who is ordered removed from the U.S. due to an aggravated felony may not return to the U.S., may not receive asylum, may not become a citizen, and may not have removal orders canceled without specific authorization from the Attorney General, which is difficult to obtain.
Because being ordered removed from the US has such grave consequences, it is best if a foreign national should seek competent representation in the removal process. The Columbus immigration lawyers at The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates has decades of experience representing foreign nationals in all types of immigration processes and proceedings.
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What Are the Consequences if I Fail to Attend the Hearing?
An in absentia order bars the foreign national for 10 years from most forms of relief and adjustment of status. However, you may have a defense if you did not receive oral notice of the time and place of the hearing and of the consequences of failure to appear. You may also have a defense if your failure to appear was due to exceptional circumstances. Failing to attend the hearing without reasonable cause may result in five years of inadmissibility after departure or removal.
The Columbus deportation defense attorneys at The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates have decades of combined experience successfully representing clients in removal proceedings. If you have questions about a master calendar hearing, call (888) 915-5057 for a consultation.
What Are the Consequences if I Overstay an Order of Voluntary Departure?
In some cases, it may be advantageous to request the immigration judge for a voluntary departure from the United States rather than go through removal proceedings. But if you are granted voluntary departure, but fail to depart within the time specified, you may be subject to a fine of $1,000 to $5,000 and also may be ineligible for most forms of relief and adjustment of status for 10 years.
What Are the Consequences if I am Removed from the U.S. & I Reenter Illegally?
A foreign national who left the U.S. after a final order of removal, and then reentered the U.S. illegally, is subject to reinstatement of removal once they are discovered. ICE can automatically reinstate a prior removal order from its original date and then remove the person from the United States. The law applies retroactively before it was enacted in 1997. Therefore, a foreign national who was deported/excluded in 1991 and then reentered illegally in 1993, could still be arrested by ICE and subject to an automatic reinstatement of removal even though over a decade has passed. Note that most forms of relief are not available to one subject to reinstatement of removal. However, there are exceptions for those who can seek adjustment of status under certain asylum and refugee provisions.
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If you have questions about removal proceedings or any other immigration matter, please contact our Columbus immigration attorneys or call The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates at (888) 915-5057. The competent lawyers at The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates are experienced in defending foreign nationals in removal proceedings, as well as other areas of immigration. We represent clients nationwide.
We will not tire until we get the desired results for you within the bounds of the law. Contact us by calling (888) 915-5057 for a consultation.
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