Removal & Deportation Defense Facts
- An immigrant living in the U.S. may receive a Notice to Appear in immigration court if it is alleged that they broke an immigration law, committed a crime, or do not have legal status to remain in the U.S.
- Upon receiving a Notice to Appear, an immigrant has the right to have their case heard in immigration court.
- You should not wait until your first hearing in immigration court to hire an immigration lawyer for your case. It is important to develop your case strategy and collect evidence as soon as possible. And some applications may have a deadline that falls before your first hearing.