10 Questions to Expect During a Deportation Defense Consultation
During a deportation defense consultation, your attorney will ask strategic questions to identify if you're eligible for relief options or have disqualifying factors that may bar your stay.
Can a DUI Affect My Green Card Application?
A DUI conviction can significantly impact your green card application depending on the circumstances and jurisdiction. At Tingen Law, we help immigrants understand how criminal charges affect their immigration status.
Voluntary Departure vs. Deportation: A Quick Guide
Understanding your options during removal proceedings is crucial. Voluntary departure allows you to leave the U.S. on your own terms, potentially preserving your ability to return later—unlike deportation, which carries long-term bars to reentry.
Do I Need to Renew My Green Card?
Your green card requires periodic renewal to remain valid. Most green card holders must renew every 10 years, while conditional green card holders must renew after just 2 years.
How to Prepare for your Green Card Medical Exam
Preparing for your Green Card medical exam requires seeing a USCIS-approved physician who will conduct specific tests, review your medical history, and perform non-invasive procedures.
What Questions Should I Expect at My Individual Hearing?
Your individual hearing is the most critical moment in removal proceedings—it's when the judge decides whether you'll be deported. Prepare for questions spanning your criminal history, family ties, and asylum reasons.
Is it Possible to Lose My Naturalized Citizenship?
Becoming a U.S. citizen offers significant benefits, but in rare cases, you could lose your naturalized citizenship through denaturalization.
What is an Individual Merits Hearing?
An individual merits hearing is your final opportunity to argue your case against deportation. This critical proceeding can determine whether you remain in the United States or face removal.
What happens at an Immigration Bond Hearing?
If you or a loved one has been detained by ICE, a bond hearing may help secure your release while building your defense. Learn what happens at a bond hearing and strategies to improve your chances of success.
How Much Does it Cost to Apply for US Citizenship?
Applying for U.S. citizenship involves government filing fees, postage, evidence gathering, and potentially attorney fees.
Why Are Immigration Holds Unconstitutional?
Immigration holds, filed on Form I-247, are formal requests from ICE to local law enforcement to detain suspected immigrants.
U.S. Citizenship Applicants and Grounds for Deportation
Lawful permanent residents with five+ years of residency may qualify for U.S. citizenship.