Removal Defense and Asylum
Removal Defense and Asylum>
At Canero Fadul Reis Law, we focus on providing exceptional legal services for immigration matters such as work visas, green cards, family-based immigration, and naturalization. However, we understand that some individuals may face the serious issues of removal (deportation) proceedings or seeking asylum in the United States. While we do not directly handle these cases, we work closely with top experts in removal defense and asylum law to ensure that our clients receive the best possible representation.
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What is Removal (Deportation) Defense?
Removal defense refers to the legal process through which an individual who is facing deportation from the U.S. may contest the removal order in immigration court. Removal proceedings are typically initiated when an individual is accused of violating immigration laws, such as overstaying a visa or entering the U.S. unlawfully. An experienced attorney can help navigate this complex legal process and present a case to prevent deportation, often by seeking relief options such as waivers, cancellation of removal, or adjustment of status.
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What is Asylum Defense?
Asylum defense is the process through which an individual seeking refuge in the U.S. can apply for asylum if they fear persecution in their home country based on reasons such as race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. An affirmative asylum application is filed with USCIS, and if the application is denied, the case may go before an immigration judge. Asylum seekers can also pursue asylum through defensive asylum claims when they are already in removal proceedings. Having a skilled attorney ensures that applicants have the best chance of receiving asylum in the U.S.
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While we do not directly manage these complex cases, we highly recommend the following attorneys who specialize in removal and asylum defense:
Highly Recommended Removal Defense & Defense Attorneys
Sandra Echevarria
Attorney Sandra Echevarria focuses on immigration defense and the immigration consequences of criminal behavior.
Mark Prada
Attorney Mark Prada devotes his time to federal court litigation, including challenges against agency actions and policies of USCIS, has work against ICE, FOIA actions against federal agencies, challenges to agency action and policies of other federal agencies, and petitions for review of BIA decisions and other appellate work.
Patricia Hernandez
Attorney Patricia Hernandez handles all aspects of removal proceedings and deportation defense, motions for bond, motions to reopen, motions to reconsider, asylum both defensive and affirmative, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Viktor De Maio
Attorney Viktor De Maio represents foreign clients in affirmative petitions with USCIS as well as provides defensive representation at interviews and deportation proceedings before U.S Immigration Courts.