Deportation Defense

Lex Magnus Law: Deportation Defense – Protecting Your Right to Stay

Deportation, officially defined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as the “formal removal of an alien from the United States when an alien has been found removable for violating immigration laws,” is a life-altering event.

At Lex Magnus Law, we understand that individuals facing removal risk leave behind their entire lives—including spouses, young U.S. Citizen children, and elderly parents—creating significant emotional and psychological hardship for everyone involved. We recognize that deportation impacts not only the individual but their entire family unit and community.

If you have received a Notice to Appear (NTA) or are currently detained, the clock is ticking. You have legal options, and we can help you fight to stay in the U.S.

We provide aggressive, skilled representation through every stage of the removal process, from initial Master Calendar Hearings to appeals at the highest levels.

Comprehensive Defenses Against Deportation

Fortunately, many powerful defenses against deportation exist. Our experienced attorneys will analyze your complete history to determine the strongest possible defense strategy. These defenses include, but are not limited to, the following:

Defense Category Description and Key Requirement

Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT ReliefHumanitarian protection for individuals who fear persecution (Asylum/Withholding) or torture (Convention Against Torture - CAT) if returned to their home country.
EOIR 42B, Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal allows certain non-Lawful Permanent Residents to obtain a Green Card if they can demonstrate 10 years of continuous physical presence, good moral character, and that removal would cause "exceptional and extremely unusual hardship" to a qualifying U.S. Citizen or LPR spouse, parent, or child.
VAWA Cancellation of Removal Relief for victims of battery or extreme cruelty by a U.S. Citizen or LPR family member. The requirements are less restrictive than Non-LPR Cancellation, requiring only three years of continuous physical presence.
U-VisasTemporary relief for victims of qualifying crimes who cooperate with law enforcement. A pending U-Visa application can often stop removal proceedings while the visa is adjudicated.
Prosecutorial Discretion (PD)A request to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the agency to temporarily or permanently close the removal case. It is a non-status relief granted when a client presents strong humanitarian factors (e.g., severe medical needs, primary caregiver role) and is deemed a low enforcement priority.
Motions to TerminateRequests made to the Immigration Judge to dismiss the Notice to Appear (NTA) due to legal or jurisdictional defects (e.g., insufficient NTA content, lack of jurisdiction).
Motions to Reopen / Reconsider are filed to bring new evidence or a change in law to the Immigration Judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) after a final removal order has been issued.
I-246 Stay of Deportation or Removal application filed with ICE to temporarily suspend a final order of removal, often used while waiting for the adjudication of other applications or final court decisions.

Appeals and Federal Litigation

Should the Immigration Judge deny relief, the fight is not over. At Lex Magnus Law, we also assist our clients with appeals to:

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA): The highest administrative body for reviewing decisions made by Immigration Judges.
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (e.g., the Ninth Circuit): The final judicial avenue for relief, where we argue that the BIA or Immigration Judge committed an error of law or procedure.

If you, or someone you know, requires a defense against deportation, do not hesitate to contact us at 657-809-5633 to schedule an immediate consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. Time is often the most critical factor in removal cases. We can immediately begin preparing a strategy to protect you and your family.