Queens County Deportation Defense Lawyer
At the Law Office of Pema Lhamu Bhutia PC, we fight to protect individuals facing removal (deportation) proceedings and help them stay in the United States. If you or a loved one has been placed in immigration court proceedings, you need a strong legal advocate to defend your rights and explore all available options to prevent deportation.
Our firm provides aggressive deportation defense in cases involving:
Asylum & Humanitarian Relief – Seeking protection for individuals fearing persecution in their home country.
Cancellation of Removal – Helping eligible individuals, including permanent residents and undocumented immigrants, avoid deportation.
Waivers for Criminal Convictions – Fighting for relief if past criminal charges are causing removal proceedings.
Adjustment of Status & Green Card Defenses – Exploring options for obtaining lawful residency to stop deportation.
Motions to Reopen & Appeals – Challenging unjust removal orders and filing appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or federal courts.
Bond Hearings & Detention Release – Fighting for detained clients to secure release on bond while their case is pending.
Adjustment of Status & Green Card Defenses:
One way to stop removal proceedings is to prove that you have other relief which enables you to adjust status in the United States. For instance:
You’re a family member or spouse of a U.S. citizen,
You’re seeking political asylum in the United States or you’re a refugee,
You’re selling to invest in a U.S.-based venture,
You have an active petition by a U.S. employer, or
On some occasions, you’re the Court appointed guardian of the minor child.
What is The Deportation/ Removal Proceedings?
The deportation/ Removal proceeding starts when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) serves you with a Notice to Appear (NTA) to appear before the Immigration Judge. The rest of the deportation/ Removal proceedings are as follows:
Attend the Master Calendar Hearing. In this hearing, you’ll be asked whether you need to retain an experienced attorney. If you’re eligible, you may apply for deportation relief without a deportation lawyer. If it turns out you’re ineligible for the removal process, you’ll be deported. It is significant to have an experienced deportation defense lawyer on your side to avoid removal orders.
Attend the Individual Hearing. During the individual hearing, you’ll give testimony or have witnesses testify concerning your situation. An experienced immigration attorney can help you build up your deportation case and advocate for you.
Decision: The immigration court will decide on your deportation case. If you’re deported, you have 30 days from the final decision to appeal the decision.
The threat of being forced to leave the country is devastating. For compassionate and unique legal advice, contact us today for a consultation at (718) 651-1577. Our defense team will fiercely fight for your legal rights and do all we can to help you remain in the United States. You may be asked to appear before an immigration judge, but our skilled deportation lawyers can represent you in these proceedings.