What is Immigration Defense?

Immigration defense involves representing and advocating for non-citizens facing deportation or removal from the United States.

The Process:

Removal proceedings are legal, administrative hearings that determine whether a non-citizen, or at times a naturalized U.S. citizen, can remain in the United States. In removal proceedings, legal representation is one of the most important factors in determining whether someone will win or lose their case. The U.S. Government (DHS or ICE) initiates removal proceedings against a non-citizen when it believes a non-citizen has violated immigration laws, such as entering the U.S. without proper inspection, remaining in the U.S. after the expiration of a lawful entry, or committing a crime. Removal proceedings begin once the Government files a “Notice to Appear” or “NTA” with the applicable immigration court, which outlines the allegations against the non-citizen. The proceedings typically involve several stages, including bond hearings, master calendar hearings, motion practice, filing applications, evidence gathering, individual hearings, and appeals.

What we Provide:

The JML Firm utilizes translation and interpretation services to effectively communicate with clients of different languages and backgrounds. Additionally, we provide all necessary representation for those in removal proceedings, including assistance on the following matters*:

  • Legal consultations for non-citizens who have had contact with the criminal system, such as an arrest or conviction

  • Bond Proceedings

  • Applications for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT)

  • Applications for Cancellation of Removal

  • Initial applications for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and renewals

  • Adjustment of Status

  • Citizenship

  • Employment Authorization Requests

  • Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA)

  • Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

  • Voluntary Departure

*Please note: The JML Firm does not provide legal assistance for any employment-related cases such as visas (immigrant or nonimmigrant, such as H1B, etc.) or employment-related adjustment of status, change of status, or extension of status.*