Cancellation of removal is a type of relief from deportation that is available
to both lawful permanent residents and non-permanent residents in certain
circumstances. Individuals with either type of status must meet certain
criteria in order to be eligible for cancellation of removal. There are
many different reasons that a lawful permanent resident might face deportation.
For example, a lawful permanent resident might face removal if he or she
is convicted of a certain crime. In order to be eligible to file for cancellation
of removal, an individual must have been a lawful permanent resident for
at least five years, and must have continuously lived in the U.S. after
lawful admission for at least seven years. An individual also cannot have
a conviction for a crime that is classified as an aggravated felony. Non-permanent
residents face deportation because they have no lawful status to remain
in the U.S. In order for a non-permanent resident to qualify to file for
cancellation of removal, he or she must have continuously resided in the
U.S. for at least ten years and be of good moral character. An individual
cannot be convicted of certain crimes while living in the U.S. and cannot
have served a prison sentence of 180 days or more. There also must be
evidence that deporting the individual would cause an “exceptional
and extremely unusual hardship” for the family members that they
would leave behind in the U.S. Victims of domestic violence also may be
eligible for cancellation of removal if they cooperate and assist law
enforcement authorities with prosecuting their abusers. Landerholm Immigration,
A.P.C., has extensive knowledge of federal immigration laws, as well as
state laws that impact the rights of immigrants. We have the experience
to guide you and advocate on your behalf throughout any type of deportation
proceeding, no matter what the allegations may be. We know the various
defenses to deportation that are available to you, and how to build the
strongest defense that is available to you, based on the evidence supporting
your case. Contact your
California deportation defense lawyers
today, and discover what we can do for you.
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