Deportation Defense

Any alien that is in the United States may be subject to deportation or removal if he or she:

1. Is an inadmissible alien according to immigration laws in effect at the time of entry to the U.S. or adjustment of nonimmigrant status;

2. Is present in the U.S. in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act or any other U.S. law;

3. Violated nonimmigrant status or a condition of entry into the U.S.;

4. Terminated a conditional permanent residence;

5. Encouraged or aided any other alien to enter the U.S. illegally;

6. Engaged in marriage fraud to gain admission to the U.S.;

7. Was convicted of certain criminal offenses;

8. Failed to register or falsified documents relating to entry in to the U.S.;

9. Engaged in any activity that endangers public safety or creates a risk of national security; or

10. Engaged in unlawful voting.

Mugg & Tang, LLP can help provide relief from US Deportation Proceedings There are numerous protections and sources of relief from deportation proceedings in the United States. As such, the Mugg & Tang, LLP Immigration attorneys specialize in removals and deportation proceedings. Many times, the immigrant is able to benefit from available sources of relief such as: asylum, withholding of removal, adjustment of status if married to a US Citizen spouse, and cancellation of removal. It is important to note that there are also waivers available against inadmissibility and removability of an individual during deportation proceedings.