Some immigrants may be able to continue working even while they are involved
in deportation proceedings. Given how long deportation proceedings can
last, having the ability to work can be crucial for immigrants and their
families. Whether a particular immigrant can working during deportation
proceedings, however, depends on the situation. If an immigrant has raised
certain defenses to removal, he or she may be able to obtain work authorization
while the removal proceedings are pending. For example, if an immigrant
is applying for asylum or withholding of removal, he or she likely can
get work authorization during the court proceedings. Cancellation of removal
is another form of relief that may permit work while the court considers
the application. Likewise, adjustment of status proceedings may allow
immigrants to work. Additionally, some special programs may have permitted
immigrants to work for certain periods of time, such as the Deferred Action
for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The future of many of these special
programs, however, remains uncertain under the new administration. Furthermore,
even if an immigrant ultimately gains authorization to work during removal
proceedings, he or she may have to undergo a waiting period before being
able to work. This waiting period typically is to give the federal government
time to ensure that an immigrant should be allowed to work, in that the
immigrant presents no threat to national security. The government will
do so by collecting certain demographic information from the immigrant,
such as fingerprints and a criminal background check. When you or a loved
one is facing deportation, you may face not only leaving behind the only
home you have known for several years, but also the prospect of returning
to a native country where violence, crime, and poverty are widespread.
If asylum or another type of relief from deportation is potentially available
to you, we will help you through the process of filing the claim or claims
that are most appropriate for your situation. Our goal is to avoid deportation
at all costs by developing a strong case on your behalf. Call
Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C., today at (510) 756-4468, or contact us online in order to schedule
a consultation with one of our skilled and experienced deportation defense
attorneys. The sooner you contact us, the better we can represent your
interests in your deportation case.
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