Consequences of Removal Proceedings

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In some circumstances, foreign nationals may be subject to detention during removal proceedings. There may be a bar against future admission to the U.S. for 5, 10, or even 20 years, depending on the circumstances. In many cases, those ordered removed from the U.S. are permanently barred and will never be able to legally return. A foreign national who is ordered removed from the U.S. due to an aggravated felony may not return to the U.S., may not receive asylum, may not become a citizen, and may not have removal orders canceled without specific authorization from the Attorney General, which is difficult to obtain.

Because being ordered removed from the US has such grave consequences, it is best if a foreign national should seek competent representation in the removal process. The Columbus immigration lawyers at The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates has decades of experience representing foreign nationals in all types of immigration processes and proceedings.

Contact us by calling (800) 625-3404 for a consultation.

What Are the Consequences if I Fail to Attend the Hearing?

An in absentia order bars the foreign national for 10 years from most forms of relief and adjustment of status. However, you may have a defense if you did not receive oral notice of the time and place of the hearing and of the consequences of failure to appear. You may also have a defense if your failure to appear was due to exceptional circumstances. Failing to attend the hearing without reasonable cause may result in five years of inadmissibility after departure or removal.

The Columbus deportation defense attorneys at The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates have decades of combined experience successfully representing clients in removal proceedings. If you have questions about a master calendar hearing, call (800) 625-3404 for a consultation.