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New York Deportation Attorney

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that has discretion over deportation of non-U.S. citizens. If you are facing deportation and removal proceedings, a New York deportation attorney at Berger Berger & Slepian can advise and help protect your rights.

Deportation procedure

The first sign of possible deportation is usually a notice to appear (NTA) for a removal proceeding issued by ICE. The hearing is overseen by an immigration judge who examines evidence, questions you, hears witness testimony, and cross-examines witnesses. In certain cases where you have been informed of your rights and consent to a remote hearing, the proceeding may occur through telephone or video conference.

Your rights as an alien include:

  • Legal representation at your own expense
  • Reasonable opportunity to examine the evidence gathered by ICE and mount a defense, which includes cross-examining witnesses
  • A complete record of the proceeding, testimony, and evidence

Grounds for New York INS deportation

A hearing brought against you may be based on any number of grounds, such as:

  • Expiration of visa or green card
  • Violation of visa terms
  • Criminal convictions
  • Marriage fraud
  • Illegal entry
  • Membership in prohibited organizations
  • Asylum denial
  • Employment violations
  • Immigration fraud
  • Refused departure after a grant of voluntary departure

Seek a strong defense by a skilled deportation attorney in New York

When you are served a notice for removal, skilled deportation attorneys can help you apply for deportation relief. Deportation may be challenged through one of the following legal options:

  • Cancellation of removal (three-year, seven-year, and ten-year cancellations)
  • Adjustment of status based on family membership
  • Waiver
  • Asylum
  • Withholding of Removal
  • Convention Against Torture (CAT)
  • U Visa

Depending on your situation, certain remedies may not apply or one remedy may provide more advantage than another. For example, unless you have a spouse or family, cancellation of removal may not be an option.

Contact Berger Berger & Slepian to speak with a deportation lawyer in New York

With offices throughout New York State and in Atlanta, Berger Berger & Slepian is ready to help you with your citizenship or immigration issue, including business and individual visas, procedures, applications, and more. Call the firm's main office at (716) 634-6500 or just use the Quick Contact box on your screen.