A removal proceeding is an immigration court hearing which determines whether an alien will be removed from the United States. The Department of Homeland Security may place a non-citizen in deportation proceedings for various reasons, such as entering the US illegally, overstaying the visa, being convicted of a crime, violating the terms and conditions of the visa, or failing to obtain a proper visa.
When a person is placed in removal proceedings, it means- the US government is seeking to remove that person from the United States. Being placed in removal proceedings, however, does not invariably lead to deportation as several forms of relief from removal are available. Some common forms of relief are:
- Adjustment of Status (AOS)
- Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture
- Cancellation of Removal
- Waiver
- Voluntary Departure
- Prosecutorial Discretion
It is important to note that even if one has already a removal order, he or she may be eligible to have some administrative reliefs such as;
- Stay of Removal
- Motion to Reopen or Reconsider
- Administrative Appeal or Judicial Review
- T or U visa
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
If you or a loved one have been placed in removal proceedings, call us at 425 246 7502 or fill out the contact form below for a consultation.
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