How can we stop deportation? 7 Answers as of February 02, 2012

The two criminal convictions are grounds for removal or deportation, however whether his deportation may be preventable depends on his particular circumstances. I strongly recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney to determine whether he'll overcome the drug conviction which is usually more serious.

Without knowing all the facts and seeing his criminal record and immigration history it is impossible to accurately advise you on his chances. We would be happy to advise you both but drug charges and domestic violence are serious charges. He also needs a criminal attorney to hopefully get the domestic violence charge dismissed or modified to something without serious immigration consequences. If you wish to retain us, contact my office as indicated below and we can arrange to speak with him while he is in jail and review his options with him.

Unfortunately, I would need more information regarding his prior conviction to determine what could be done. Drug convictions are treated very harshly under the U.S. immigration law. There are very limited forms of relief available to individuals with drug convictions. Our firm has successfully handled many cases involving aliens with criminal matters seeking to stop deportation.

You need to fight the deportation ground, whichever it is. You will need a lawyer.

There are various ways of beating a deportation. *Removal/Deportation Representation* It is critically important that you get qualified and expert representation for the deportation/removal hearings. The Government will try to get the deportation issued. Neither the Immigration Judge, nor the Trial Attorney are there to help you. There are different forms of relief available which could result the granting of Lawful Permanent Residence. However, this requires large applications to be prepared and the necessity to prepare for trial. My firm has done this for several years, and if done properly, there is a very reasonable chance that it will be successful. If not done properly, the deportation order will be issued and your current way of living in the United States will end and you will either be on the run or be forcibly removed from the United States.

I would have to know more, but yes, you can help. The domestic violence charge can be dropped, and must be fought. But I would need to know more about the marijuana offense, you may get a first offense exemption.

All depends on his criminal record and eligibility for relief from removal. Much more information is needed to determine whether he is bond eligible and what relief is available to him. You should consult with an immigration attorney ASAP, particularly to make sure that the alleged DV charge will not further aggravate his immigration case.