Deportation Defense Attorney in Lauderhill, Florida

What is deportation defense?

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well
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when an individual who is an immigrant
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is placed in removal proceedings
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they are what’s considered in
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deportation proceedings deportation
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defense
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is a way for an immigrant to fight being
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deported from the united states there
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are several
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types of defenses including cancellation
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of removal
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where an immigrant can basically say
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i’ve been in this country
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long enough where i can stay and i’m a
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person of good moral character so
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it’s a way to defend against being
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deported from the united states

Miami, FL immigration attorney Ruth Jean talks about deportation defense. She explains that when an immigrant is placed in removal proceedings, they are essentially in deportation proceedings. She explains that deportation defense is the process by which an immigrant can contest being removed from the United States. There are several types of defenses available, including cancellation of removal, which allows an individual to argue that they have been in the country long enough and demonstrate good moral character, providing a basis to remain in the United States.

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