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How can I stop my deportation case pending in the New York City Immigration Court?
Posted on May 23, 2012
Many people are surprised to hear that if you have a deportation or removal case at the New York City Immigration Court located at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York, you might be able to request closing the deportation case. The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and the Office of the Chief Counsel (which is the lawyer for the DHS) are
I have an Immigration Marriage Interview in New York City, but I am currently separated
Posted on May 10, 2012
Does this sound familiar to you? Statistics show that an overwhelming number of marriages end in divorce. The reasons are many. Sometimes its financial reasons that cause marital issues and other times it’s just because the couple has grown apart. Sometimes . . . the in-laws are even blamed. The purpose of this piece is to provide some guidance to an individual that filed
I have a Deportation case in NYC . . . What can I do?
Posted on April 26, 2012
Okay, so you have been placed into deportation proceedings (also known as removal proceedings) in NYC. So, what can you do? What choices and/or options do you have? We are obviously presuming that you do not want to go back to your country of origin or cannot go back. You may have some relief available in front of the immigration judge in NYC. I
Will I get arrested if I go to the Immigration Court or Office in New York City?
Posted on March 23, 2012
Many people wonder whether they would be arrested if they go to their immigration interview or court hearing in New York City. This has been asked so many times that until recently I felt comfortable advising my clients that they would not be arrested. However, as is the case with most things in life, there are exceptions. Just this week, I had a client who
Applying for Asylum in New York City
Posted on February 22, 2012
From the many types of clients that appear in my office, some of the saddest stories are probably from clients that are seeking asylum in the United States. It is true that every personal story has its own tragedies. However, most of the individuals I meet seeking asylum have lived through some horrific events unlike most. These cases should be taken extremely
I received a Notice to Appear from the Immigration Court located at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY . . . What can I do and can I stop the deportation?
Posted on January 18, 2012
Well, the very first thing you shouldn’t do is ignore it!!!!!!! This is a very important document which basically demands that you show up in Immigration Court in New York City and defend yourself from deportation. Essentially, Immigration (DHS) is trying to deport you out of the country. So, the earlier you get started with preparing your defense, the greater the likelihood of success in
In Absentia Deportation or Removal Order NYC
Posted on November 14, 2011
