Receiving an order of deportation is frightening because it can result in removal and being barred from returning to the U.S. While a deportation order is a final order of removal, it is sometimes possible to appeal and have the case reopened with the help of a skilled Miami immigration lawyer at Pozo Goldstein. Recently, our immigration attorneys successfully convinced an immigration judge to reopen our client’s case after a deportation order had been issued.
Deportation Case Success
A Cuban national contacted a Miami immigration lawyer at Pozo Goldstein because he received an order of deportation. The order said he had failed to appear for his court hearing, and the man retained our Miami immigration lawyers after learning the judge had ordered him to be deported.
Our team of experienced immigration attorneys petitioned the court to reopen the man’s case. We used honest and pointed arguments to convince the judge. Because of our advocacy for our client, the judge agreed to reopen the man’s case. He will have the opportunity to present his asylum claim instead of being immediately removed.
Understanding Deportation Orders
A deportation order or removal is a judgment issued by the immigration court after finding that a foreign national should be deported from the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines whether a foreign national is authorized to stay in the U.S. People can be ordered removed if they have violated the law or have charges filed against them.
A deportation order bars the foreign national from returning to the country for years or permanently. The agency that enforces a deportation order and removes the person is Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This agency can remove a foreign national once a deportation order becomes final.
Why Will the Court Issue a Deportation Order?
Most deportation orders are issued after a foreign national violates the law, but there are multiple reasons why a court might issue an order of deportation.
Some of the most common reasons why a court might issue an order of deportation include:
- Failing to appear for an immigration hearing
- Entering the U.S. illegally
- Violating the conditions for remaining in the U.S.
- Committing a crime
- Being a public safety threat for the nation
Removing or Appealing a Deportation Order
Depending on the facts of the case, a deportation order can be removed with the help of an experienced Miami immigration lawyer at Pozo Goldstein. This process requires legal help because it isn’t always possible to get an order reversed. Our attorneys will advocate for you with the immigration court to try to get the order reversed and present your case for remaining.
You can also appeal a deportation order with the help of our Miami immigration lawyers. It’s important to contact Pozo Goldstein as soon as you receive the order because your appeal must be filed within 30 days of its issuance date.
How to Find Out if a Deportation Order Has Been Issued
To find out if a deportation order has been issued against you, you can contact the immigration court. You can file a FOIA request for your U.S. immigration records. The Freedom of Information Act protects your right to access federal information.
If you have already gone through immigration court, you can call the court to find out whether a deportation order has been issued by the judge. You can call 1-800-898-7187 and follow the instructions. You must enter your alien registration number. If you learn an order of deportation has been issued against you, contact an immigration attorney at Pozo Goldstein to get more information about why and when it was issued. Your attorney will then be able to devise an appropriate strategy to fight the order through appeal or seeking a reversal.
If you haven’t been to court and want to know whether a deportation order has been issued, you should speak with the attorneys at Pozo Goldstein. We can investigate to find whether an order has been issued and then take steps to protect your rights by fighting the order or helping you start the legal process in the immigration court to remain in the U.S. legally.
Talk to Pozo Goldstein for Help with Deportation Issues
If you have learned a deportation order has been issued against you or a loved one, or you are concerned an order might have been issued, contact a Miami immigration lawyer at Pozo Goldstein immediately. We offer free consultations and can advise you about your legal options. Our team is comprised of a former immigration law judge and several former immigration law prosecutors and has a deep bench of experience and knowledge to help. Contact us today for more information about your immigration matter by calling our office at (305) 856-0400.
