Arrest or detainment by immigration authorities (ICE). Issuance of a Notice to Appear (NTA) before an immigration judge.

Court hearings to determine whether deportation is warranted. Possible appeal of the judge’s decision.

Execution of a deportation order if appeals are unsuccessful.

Undocumented immigrants (those without lawful status). Legal immigrants who violate the terms of their visa or commit certain crimes.

Yes, but only at your own expense.

Immigration courts do not provide free legal representation. However, you can seek assistance from nonprofit organizations offering legal aid.

Exercise your right to remain silent. Do not sign any documents without understanding them or consulting a lawyer. Inform ICE that you wish to contact an attorney or your consulate.

Right to a hearing before an immigration judge. Right to appeal a deportation order.

Right to seek asylum or other forms of relief, if eligible.

An NTA is a document stating that you must appear before an immigration judge. It outlines the reasons the government believes you should be deported.

An immigration bond is money paid to secure your release from detention while your case is pending. Eligibility for a bond depends on factors like flight risk and criminal history.

Missing a hearing can result in an automatic order of deportation in absentia. It’s crucial to attend all scheduled hearings.

Yes, you may be eligible for relief such as:

Asylum. Cancellation of removal. Adjustment of status. Protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT).

Voluntary departure allows you to leave the U.S. at your own expense within a specific timeframe, avoiding a formal deportation record.

Yes, you can appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) within 30 days of the judge’s decision.

Yes, if you fear persecution in your home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

It depends on the circumstances of your deportation. A ban of 5, 10, or 20 years, or even a permanent ban, may apply. You may need to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility.

Deportation does not automatically affect the immigration status of family members, but it may disrupt their ability to remain in the U.S., especially if they rely on you for financial support.

Deportation does not change the status of U.S.-Citizen children. They can remain in the U.S., but you may need to arrange for their care.

Being married to a U.S. citizen does not automatically prevent deportation, but you may be eligible for relief through adjustment of status or a spousal visa.

You are allowed to collect your belongings before being deported. If detained, ICE will coordinate this process.

Yes, unless you qualify for specific forms of relief like cancellation of removal, which considers the length of your stay, family ties, and hardship to qualifying relatives.

If you have a valid work permit, you can continue working. However, employment is typically prohibited if your permit expires or is revoked.