What Is the 3-Year and 10-Year Immigration Bar?
The 3-year and 10-year bars keep certain people out of the U.S. after they leave following unlawful presence. More than 180 days leads to a three-year bar, and a year or more to a ten-year bar. [...]
Can I Get a Green Card With a Removal Order?
Getting a green card after a removal order is difficult but not always impossible. It usually requires reopening the case, obtaining consent to reapply, or qualifying for a waiver. [...]
What Is Cancellation of Removal?
Cancellation of removal lets certain people in removal proceedings keep their status or obtain a green card if they meet strict requirements like long residence and, for non-LPRs, exceptional hardship. [...]
What Is an Immigration Bond?
An immigration bond allows a detained person to be released from custody while their case proceeds, on the promise they will attend all hearings. Not everyone is eligible, and the amount varies. [...]
What Is a Notice to Appear?
A Notice to Appear is the charging document that begins removal proceedings in immigration court. It states the allegations and grounds of removability and directs you to appear before a judge. [...]
What Is Unlawful Presence?
Unlawful presence is time in the U.S. after your authorized stay ends or without admission. More than 180 days plus departure can trigger a three-year bar, and a year or more a ten-year bar. [...]
What Is Immigration Inadmissibility?
Immigration inadmissibility means a legal reason the government can use to deny you a visa, green card, or entry. Common grounds include certain crimes, unlawful presence, fraud, and health issues, and waivers may help. [...]
What Happens at Immigration Court? The Process
Immigration court handles removal proceedings before a judge, starting with a Notice to Appear, then a master calendar hearing and an individual hearing. You can apply for relief. [...]
Can a Green Card Holder Be Deported? Grounds and Defenses
Yes, a green card holder can be deported, but only for defined grounds like certain crimes or fraud, and only through removal proceedings. Defenses may be available. [...]
What Happens If My I-485 Is Denied? Your Options
If your I-485 is denied, you usually cannot appeal, but you can file a motion to reopen or reconsider, refile if eligible, or renew the request in removal proceedings. [...]
