Noncitizens in Deportation or Removal Proceedings

What Is Deportation (Removal)?

Explanation of deportation (removal) and a step-by-step overview of what to expect in removal proceedings.

Grounds of Deportability: When Legal U.S. Residents Can Be Removed

Summary of the U.S. immigration law's list of grounds upon which a green card holder can be removed from the U.S.

Crimes That Will Make an Immigrant Deportable

Overview of how crimes of moral turpitude, aggravated felonies, and other crimes can make even a green card holder deportable from the U.S.

Immigration Risks of Pleading Guilty or No Contest

A plea bargain or no contest plea may turn out to be a worse deal than it appears if it makes you deportable or removable from the U.S.

Which Undocumented Persons Can Be Helped By Prosecutorial Discretion

Being undocumented in the U.S. doesn't always mean you have to fear deportation.

How Falsely Claiming to Be a U.S. Citizen Can Make You Deportable

As small an act as checking the "citizen" box on a form can get someone deported from the U.S.

Get Up-to-Date Immigration Case Information With EOIR Phone Hotline

It has become crucial for non-citizens in removal proceedings to double check where their case is and when they might be called for a hearing.

What If I Forgot to Tell USCIS of My Change of Address?

Although it rarely happens, immigrants can be deported for failing to notify the U.S. government of their changes of address.

What to Do If You Cant Make Your Removal Hearing

You must, unless you've made a successful motion for a continuance, attend your court date as scheduled

How Witnesses Can Help You Defend Against Deportation in Immigration Court

A witness may lend additional credibility to your case, corroborate your story, or offer expert testimony.

Living Conditions in U.S. Immigration Detention Centers

There are more than 180 immigration detention facilities in the United States, usually located far from major cities. Some house several thousand detainees at any one time, mixing aliens who have criminal records with others who don't.

Immigration Detention 101: Information for Detainees’ Family and Friends

What to expect, and what to do first, if someone you know has been detained by U.S. immigration authorities.

Can I Pay a Bond to Get a Relative Out of Immigration Detention?

How family members of detained noncitizens can help financially, by paying a bond for the person's release.

What Happens at a Bond Hearing in Immigration Court

How the Immigration Judge decides whether to release someone from detention upon payment of a bond.

Paid an Immigration Bond? How to Get Money Back

If you paid money so your friend or relative would be released from detention, and to make sure the person shows up for court proceedings, how do you get the bond money back when court is over?

How Do I Request a Bond Hearing in an Immigration Case?

It is up to you to request bond. Unlike your immigration court proceeding, you do not receive information from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the Immigration Court regarding your bond hearing.

How to Get Green Card Medical Exam for Someone in Immigration Detention

While it is slightly more difficult than the normal procedure, and might be more expensive, you should be able to find a doctor who is willing to go out to the detention facility and conduct the examination.

When Expedited Removal Allows Deportation Without a Hearing

Get the details on what types of noncitizens can be made to leave the U.S. without first seeing an immigration judge using the procedure known as expedited removal.

Returning Green Card Holders: How to Handle a Deferred Inspection Appointment

If your green card doesn't work to get you back into the U.S. after foreign travel, you may need to attend a Deferred Inspection appointment.

I Received a G-56 Call-In Letter From ICE – Does It Mean I’ll Get Arrested?

Are you a foreign-born person who's received a “call-in” letter from the Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO)? Learn about the likelihood that you will be arrested or detained, and what to do next.

Is It Safe to Go to My ICE Appointment or Will They Deport Me?

Dealing with the risk of arrest by immigration authorities during regular check-in appointment.

If Someone Tips ICE Off That I'm Illegally in the U.S., Will I Be Deported?

With ICE no longer following a policy of prosecutorial discretion in setting enforcement priorities, it's a matter of chance as to whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement will follow up on individual tips regarding undocumented immigrants.

Who Will Care for My Child If ICE Arrests or Deports Me?

Learn more about making custody arrangements for your child in the event you are an undocumented immigrant who is arrested or deported.