Frequently Asked Questions About Deportation and Removal

After an Immigration Arrest, How Soon Will the Undocumented Immigrant Be Deported?

The timing of deportation or removal.

If the Immigration Judge Orders Me Deported, What's Next?

When you'll need to actually pack your bags.

Can a Green Card Holder Be Deported for Receiving Public Benefits?

Which public benefits, if any, can put a green card holder (lawful permanent resident) at risk for deportation and the current test for deportability.

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.

ICE Wants to Deport Me: Is It Too Late to Marry a U.S. Citizen?

Once removal proceedings are underway, can you get married and then apply for a green card?

Is There Anywhere I’m Safe From an ICE Arrest?

Although Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a stated policy of avoiding sensitive locations, this policy is not always consistently followed.

Can I Be Deported Just for Having Loud Arguments With a Spouse?

While most people think of domestic violence as necessarily physical, people can be convicted of domestic violence when the other person feels threatened--and domestic violence conviction can lead to deportation.

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.

After Removal: Possibilities for Reentry to the U.S.

Learn about your options to return to the U.S. after being deported.

Legal Rights After Cancellation of Removal Has Been Granted

When immigrants granted cancellation of removal by an immigration judge can get a green card, travel, apply for U.S. citizenship, and so on.