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What Legal Options Exist to Fight Removal?
Facing removal from the United States can feel like your world is shifting beneath you. The uncertainty, fear, and potential separation from loved ones are challenging. There are legal pathways that can help you protect your future and keep your family together. Here are some examples:
Cancellation Of Removal
Cancellation of removal allows certain non-citizens to remain in the U.S. and potentially adjust their status. To qualify, applicants must show at least 10 years of continuous presence in the U.S. They must also maintain good moral character and prove removal would cause exceptional hardship to a qualifying family member, as defined by immigration law.
Asylum & Withholding Of Removal
Asylum offers protection to individuals who fear persecution in their home countries. This includes threats based on race, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Unlike asylum, withholding of removal does not provide a pathway to permanent residence but serves as a shield against deportation.
Voluntary Departure
Voluntary departure allows individuals to leave the U.S. on their terms rather than being forcibly removed. By choosing this option, they can avoid the harsher penalties associated with formal deportation, such as long-term reentry bans. However, they must adhere to specific deadlines and conditions the court sets.
Waivers Of Inadmissibility
Waivers of inadmissibility allow individuals to address specific issues that make them removable. Successfully obtaining a waiver requires showing that deportation would cause significant hardship to family members or serve no public interest. This requires strong evidence and careful presentation to immigration authorities.
Navigating these can feel like walking through a legal maze. Having an attorney to guide the process, represent your interests in court, and file necessary paperwork can make a significant difference. Legal representation allows you to present your case effectively and improves the likelihood of a favorable outcome.
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