Maryville Deportation Lawyers

What are the reasons for being deported from Maryville?

At LaFevor & Slaughter, our Maryville deportation lawyers understand how frightening the deportation process is. As of October 23, there are nearly three million active deportation cases before the US immigration courts.

You do have rights. The US government can’t deport you without a reason that is set forth in the US laws. Our Maryville removal lawyers represent immigrants who are facing deportation due to any of these rules which apply to:

• Illegal entry. You can be deported if you entered America illegally – without a visa or a green card – if you are not an American citizen. The US does allow for some exceptions such as refugees with Temporary Protected Status. You may be able to apply for asylum but if your request for asylum is denied, you can be deported.
• Crimes. Visa and green card holders who are charged with crimes (even a misdemeanor) can face deportation proceedings. Even if you enter a plea bargain to a lesser offense like a misdemeanor, you can be removed. Our Maryville deportation lawyers will explain whether you can be removed for traffic offenses. Generally, the test is whether the crime is considered one of “immoral turpitude.”
• Visa and green card violations. Applicants need to understand the terms of their visas, including the time requirements. If you need to stay beyond the time limit, please call our Maryville immigration lawyers to discuss an extension or an adjustment of status to your visa.
• Public charge. Visas and green card holders who receive government income, health, and other benefits may be deported, depending on the type of benefit and how long the immigrant has been receiving the benefits.
• Marriage fraud. While the family immigration laws allow fiancés to wed if certain conditions are met, the marriage must be a real marriage – a marriage that the parties intend to last. Generally, couples need to show that they are living together and sharing the responsibilities of marriage.

You may also face deportation for other reasons such as if the government discovers that the documents you used to gain admittance were forged or fraudulent. You do need to continually notify the government of any address changes.

The issue of deportation can become quite complicated when spouses and children are involved – especially if your child is born in Tennessee. Our Maryville family immigration lawyers fight to keep families united. We help children who fall under the guidelines for DACA and the DREAM Act. We represent immigrants facing deportation in Memphis and Atlanta.