Orlando Deportation Defense Attorneys

Are You Facing Removal & Deportation from the U.S.?

Removal, or deportation, is the consequence of overstaying a visa or violating a provision that has granted you permission to be in the country. If you have received a notice to appear or you have been told that you could be facing removal or deportation from the U.S., you must secure legal representation.

Why Hire Our Orlando Deportation Defense Team?

At Brown Immigration Law, Orlando deportation lawyers provide the defense you need when facing removal from the United States of America. Immigrants who are facing removal from the United States and deportation back to their homeland should ensure that their rights are being protected in the process. Facing the possibility of deportation can be an extremely frightening experience for any foreign national who is currently residing in the U.S. on a temporary employment-based or family-based visa.

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What Are Common Reasons for Deportation?

Individuals may face deportation or removal from the United States for a variety of reasons, many of which involve violations of immigration laws or criminal statutes. Common grounds for removal include:

• Visa Overstay: Remaining in the United States beyond the authorized period granted by a visa.
• Unlawful Entry: Entering the U.S. without inspection or proper documentation, or bypassing official ports of entry.
• Immigration Fraud: Obtaining immigration benefits through false statements, misrepresentations, or by withholding material facts.
• Smuggling or Assisting Unauthorized Entry: Facilitating or assisting the unlawful entry of other individuals into the United States.
• Criminal Convictions: Being convicted of certain crimes, including aggravated felonies, crimes involving moral turpitude, drug offenses, domestic violence, or firearm-related offenses.
• Marriage Fraud: Entering into a sham or fraudulent marriage for the sole purpose of obtaining immigration benefits.
• False Claim to U.S. Citizenship: Misrepresenting oneself as a U.S. citizen to gain government benefits, employment, or other advantages.
• Violation of Immigration Conditions: Breaching specific terms or conditions attached to an individual’s immigration status, such as reentering the U.S. without permission after a prior removal or violating a conditional waiver.

Understanding the specific grounds for removal is critical to developing an effective legal defense. Our immigration attorneys can evaluate your situation and help you explore all available forms of relief, including waivers, adjustment of status, asylum, cancellation of removal, and more.

When you contact our team, a knowledgeable deportation defense lawyer in Orlando can review your current situation, answer any questions you may have, and help you determine whether or not you are eligible for some form of relief from removal.

How Do I Challenge My Deportation Order?

In many cases, individuals facing deportation or removal are unaware of the exact reasons behind the government’s action. You may have received a notice or order unexpectedly, and not all removal actions are justified. Even if a removal charge appears valid on its face, there may be legal grounds to challenge it—especially if the order was issued in error or executed improperly.

At our firm, we provide aggressive and thorough representation for clients in removal proceedings. We are committed to ensuring you are given a fair opportunity to defend yourself, understand your options, and pursue any available form of relief under U.S. immigration law.

Key Components of the Removal Process and Potential Forms of Relief:

• Notice to Appear (NTA): The removal process begins with the issuance of a Notice to Appear by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This document outlines the allegations against you and initiates removal proceedings before an immigration judge.
• Detention and Bond Hearings: If you are detained due to an immigration violation, you may be eligible for a bond hearing to request your release while your case is pending. Our attorneys can advocate for your release and represent you in bond proceedings.
• Adjustment of Status: If you entered the U.S. legally and are now out of status, you may be eligible to apply for lawful permanent residency. Our office can guide you through the adjustment process and represent you before immigration authorities.
• Cancellation of Removal: This form of relief may be available to certain non-permanent residents who meet specific criteria, such as continuous physical presence, good moral character, and proof that removal would cause exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative.
• Asylum: If you fear returning to your home country due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, you may qualify for asylum. Applications must generally be filed within one year of your arrival in the U.S.
• Withholding of Removal: Similar to asylum, this relief requires proving that your life or freedom would be threatened in your home country. However, it has different legal standards and does not lead to permanent residency.
• Relief Under the Convention Against Torture (CAT): You may be protected from removal if you can show that it is more likely than not that you would be tortured upon return to your country. Our attorneys can help you build and present a compelling case.
• Stay of Removal: This temporary measure can delay removal while you pursue other legal remedies. We can assist with requesting a stay from immigration authorities or federal courts.
• Waivers: If you have committed certain immigration violations or criminal offenses, you may be eligible for a waiver under the Immigration and Nationality Act. These waivers can allow you to remain in the U.S. and may support an application for permanent residency.
• Order of Supervision: In cases where removal cannot be immediately carried out, ICE may issue an order of supervision. This order requires regular check-ins with immigration officials and compliance with specific conditions. We help clients understand and comply with these requirements.
• General Relief from Removal: Multiple forms of relief may be available depending on your immigration history, personal circumstances, and legal eligibility. We can help you evaluate all options, including suspension of deportation, legalization programs, and family-based petitions.

Removal proceedings are complex, and the consequences of inaction can be severe. Our experienced immigration attorneys provide full-service legal representation, from challenging unjust removal actions to pursuing all forms of relief and legal status. We also help clients explore long-term solutions, including pathways to lawful permanent residence and eventual citizenship.

If you or a loved one is facing deportation, contact our office for a confidential consultation. We are here to fight for your future.

What Is an Order of Supervision?

An Order of Supervision (OSUP) is issued to individuals who have been released from immigration detention following a removal order or while awaiting further proceedings, without the requirement to post a bond. Instead of remaining in a detention facility, individuals under an order of supervision are allowed to live and work in the community under specific conditions set by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

To remain in compliance, individuals must regularly check in with ICE officials and adhere to any terms outlined in the order. These conditions may include restrictions on travel, electronic monitoring, participation in immigration programs, or other reporting requirements. Failure to comply can result in re-detention or further enforcement action.

An order of supervision allows individuals to maintain a degree of stability while their immigration case is pending or while removal is temporarily deferred. Our office can help you understand your obligations under an OSUP and assist in requesting work authorization or modifying the terms of supervision when appropriate.

Who Can Be Placed Under an Order of Supervision?

There are several reasons an individual is placed on an order of supervision:

• You were released for humanitarian reasons.
• Some orders are given to nursing mothers.
• An order can also be given to people who are the only supporters of children who are U.S. citizens.

If you have been given an order of supervision, then it is vital to have your case reviewed by an immigration lawyer from Brown Immigration Law. By demonstrating the necessity to work, you may have the opportunity to apply for an employment authorization card. An order of supervision can allow you time to apply for the necessary form of relief that may allow you to legally remain in the country.

What Is a Stay of Removal?

If you are being removed from the United States, you may be able to request a stay of removal to postpone your deportation. There are different types of stays of removal:

• Automatic Stays of Removal: If you file an appeal within the proper time frames, your stay can go into effect automatically. For example, if at the end of a hearing you then requested to appeal the decision, you receive an automatic stay of removal for 30 days.
• Discretionary Stays of Removal: If you did not appeal in time, you can file a discretionary stay of removal, which will be approved at the discretion of a deportation officer or immigration judge, often under humanitarian situations or emergencies.

A stay of removal may allow you to remain in the country while you complete the necessary steps in the immigration process or make arrangements to depart the U.S. Timing is often critical and we can assist you if you are in need of representation.

How to Request a Stay of Removal

You can apply for the stay directly with a local ICE/ERO office. This temporary suspension can be granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Board of Immigration Appeals, or a federal judge. The DHS Board of Appeals will decide whether or not to accept your application for an administrative stay of removal.

The federal court can grant a judicial stay of removal to an immigrant who has applied for it. A court of appeals can explain the legal standard for obtaining this relief from removal. A stay of removal is not automatically granted.

Options for Requesting Lawful Status in the U.S.

Acquiring lawful status refers to the process by which individuals who are residing in the United States without lawful status may be granted legal permission to remain, often through pathways that lead to lawful permanent residency (a green card) or eventual U.S. citizenship.

Under certain laws, such as the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, individuals who entered or remained in the U.S. without authorization were provided the opportunity to legalize their status if they met specific eligibility requirements. Since then, legalization and broader immigration reform have remained key topics of national debate, with various legislative proposals introduced but not always enacted.

With millions of undocumented and documented immigrants living in the U.S., the possibility of obtaining legal status continues to be a vital issue. While there is no universal legalization program currently in place, there are several legal avenues that some undocumented individuals may pursue, depending on their individual circumstances:

• Family-Based Immigration: Individuals with close U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relatives may be eligible to adjust status through a family-based petition, although unlawful entry or presence can complicate the process and may require waivers.
  
• Employment-Based Opportunities: In limited cases, undocumented immigrants may qualify for employment-based visas or residency if they have a qualifying job offer and meet eligibility criteria—often with the help of a waiver.
  
• Special Immigrant Programs: Some individuals may qualify under programs such as the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections, or U visas and T visas for victims of crime or human trafficking.
  
• Deferred Action Programs: Programs like Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provide temporary protection from removal and work authorization for individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children and meet specific criteria. DACA does not offer a direct path to permanent residency, but it may serve as a stepping stone to other forms of relief.
  
• Asylum and Humanitarian Relief: Those who fear persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group may apply for asylum. Other forms of relief include Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). U visa and T visa options may also provide protection.

What Is a Notice to Appear?

A Notice to Appear is a document that fully explains the reasons that you are no longer permitted to stay in the U.S., including a record of any criminal offenses committed. The notice to appear also addresses defenses and waivers that can be established or requested. When this document is issued, it must contain the following:

• Name and address of the accused
• Date the offense was made
• Offense charges
• Counts of each offense
• Time and place to appear
• Name of the arresting officer
• Signature of the accused

A notice to appear is a written order issued by a law enforcement officer. The arresting officer is typically the individual who administers the document unless the accused refuses to be identified or sign the notice.

What Happens During a Master Calendar Hearing?

If you have received a Notice to Appear from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), you are now in removal proceedings and must appear before an immigration judge. The first hearing in this process is called a Master Calendar Hearing (MC Hearing). Depending on the complexity of your case, you may be required to attend multiple hearings.

During the Master Calendar Hearing, the immigration judge will:

• Confirm your identity and explain the nature of the proceedings.
• Ask you to respond to the allegations listed in the NTA by entering a plea—either admitting or denying the charges.
• Determine whether you wish to seek relief from removal, such as asylum, cancellation of removal, or adjustment of status.
• Schedule additional hearings if necessary, such as an Individual (Merits) Hearing, where you will have the opportunity to present evidence and testimony in support of your case.

Important Information About Legal Representation

Unlike criminal court, immigration court is a civil proceeding, and the government is not required to provide you with an attorney if you cannot afford one. This means you must secure your own legal representation. Representing yourself can significantly reduce your chances of success and put your rights at risk.

Hiring an experienced immigration attorney is strongly recommended. Your attorney can:

• Help you understand the charges and possible consequences.
• Identify any forms of relief for which you may be eligible.
• Represent you during hearings and advocate on your behalf.
• Assist in gathering evidence, preparing documentation, and presenting your case to the judge.

We’re Here to Help

Our law firm offers skilled and compassionate representation for individuals in removal proceedings. From your first Master Calendar Hearing to the resolution of your case, we will stand by your side, fight for your rights, and work to achieve the best possible outcome.

Don’t Wait. Call Today to Fight Your Deportation

At Brown Immigration Law, we understand that facing deportation or removal can be one of the most stressful and uncertain times in a person’s life. Time is critical. The sooner you seek legal representation, the better your chances of building a strong, strategic defense.

Our experienced Orlando deportation defense attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and your future. With a proven track record of success in removal proceedings, we are equipped to handle even the most complex cases with skill, urgency, and compassion.

Whether you are facing removal yourself or seeking help for a loved one or employee, our team is ready to fight aggressively – and intelligently – on your behalf.

Don’t delay. Contact Brown Immigration Law today for a confidential consultation and start building your defense.

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