REMOVAL DEFENSE

Removal proceedings are conducted to determine whether certain aliens are subject to removal from the U.S. There is no more distinction between exclusion and deportation proceedings. Aliens subject to removal are now all placed in removal proceedings. The Department of Homeland Security begins the removal proceeding by issuance and service of the Notice to Appear to the noncitizen. Relief from removal is available in certain cases. This is in the form of either asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status to permanent residence, waivers or pardons under the Immigration and Nationality Act and voluntary departure. Our team possesses top caliber skills and experience that will defend your interests. We are committed to serving our clients by providing knowledgeable and cost-effective representation in removal defense.

Asylum is available to an alien in the U.S. or at a port of entry who is found to be unwilling or unable to return to his country of nationality due to a well-founded fear of persecution on account of one of the protected grounds (race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a social group). The asylum seeker must file an application for asylum within one (1) year of arrival in the U.S. , unless “changed circumstances which materially affect his or her eligibility for asylum” or “changed country conditions” apply.

IMMIGRATION APPEALS

BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS (BIA)

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws. The BIA has nationwide jurisdiction to hear appeals rendered by Immigration Judges and District Directors of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Strict filing deadlines must be met or the right to appeal is lost. Bhatta Law & Associates has vast experience in assisting individuals who have received unfavorable decisions from an Immigration Judge or DHS in appeals to the BIA.

U.S. FEDERAL CIRCUIT COURTS

Bhatta Law & Associates represents clients in Federal Circuit Courts.