Frequently Asked Questions About Deportation and Removal

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The possibility of being arrested by U.S. immigration authorities and removed from the United States hangs over every immigrant, whether the person is undocumented or has a visa or green card. However, it's important to realize that strict and detailed rules and procedures govern the deportation process. People's worst fears are, in some cases, unfounded -- and knowing your rights in advance can help you protect them.

FAQs in Advance of Removal Proceedings

After an immigration arrest, how soon will the undocumented immigrant be deported?
The timing of deportation or removal.
I’m a green card holder and didn’t serve jail time, so why am I being put into removal proceedings?
A guilty plea is a conviction, and green card holders can be deported for any of various criminal convictions.
If the Immigration Judge orders me deported, what's next?
When you'll need to actually pack your bags.
If someone tips ICE off that I’m illegally in the U.S., will I be deported?
What usually happens after an undocumented immigrant's presence in the U.S. is revealed to immigration authorities.

FAQs During or After Removal Proceedings

Got deported for an aggravated felony – what if I come back to the U.S.?
An aggravated felony conviction leads to a permanent bar on returning to the United States.
I never showed up for my deportation hearing. What if Immigration catches me?
The realities of what happens with an outstanding order of deportation in your file.
Can't I simply ignore an order of removal?
From late-night arrests to bars on returning to the U.S., the various consequences of failing to show up for deportation when ordered to.