Is Your Immigration Status at Risk? How Removal Defense Can Help

Many people don’t realize that even small mistakes—like missing a deadline or working without authorization—can put their immigration status at risk. A simple paperwork error or misunderstanding of visa conditions can lead to removal proceedings. If you or a loved one is facing uncertainty, knowing your options is the first step in protecting your future.

What Can Lead to Deportation?

A person’s immigration status can be challenged for many reasons. Staying beyond a visa’s expiration date, working without authorization, or missing deadlines for immigration paperwork can trigger removal proceedings. Even minor legal trouble, such as a misdemeanor, can affect immigration status. Undocumented individuals also face risks, especially as policies shift. Those who fear returning to their home country may qualify for asylum, but applying without legal help can be complicated.

Common Forms of Removal Defense

There are several ways to fight deportation, depending on the situation:

• Cancellation of Removal – Available for certain long-term residents who meet eligibility requirements.
• Asylum – Protection for those facing persecution in their home country.
• Adjustment of Status – A process that allows certain individuals to apply for permanent residency.

Having an attorney is critical when seeking any of these forms of relief, as immigration laws can be difficult to understand without legal guidance.

How the Removal Process Works

Removal proceedings begin when the government issues a Notice to Appear (NTA), which outlines the charges and the date of the first court hearing. The Master Calendar Hearing is a short session where the judge explains the case and schedules the next steps. At the Merits Hearing, evidence is presented, and the judge decides whether the individual can remain in the U.S. If the outcome is not favorable, appeals may be an option, but time is limited to file them.

Fighting for Your Right to Stay

Facing deportation is overwhelming, but taking action quickly can make a difference. Attorney Wogwu fights for clients at every stage, from preparing strong legal arguments to representing individuals in court. Every case is approached with dedication and a clear plan of action, whether through asylum, cancellation of removal, or another form of relief.

If you or a loved one is facing removal, don’t wait. Call us at 210-972-4480 to schedule a consultation. Your future in the U.S. is worth fighting for—take the first step today.