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Return to the US After Being Deported

Can I Return to the US After Being Deported?

Legally reentering the United States is very difficult and attempting to reenter the U.S. after being deported without authorization is a felony under the INA. Depending on the number of previous deportations, someone can be deemed inadmissible for 5, 10 or 20 years – or permanently inadmissible. Legally returning to the U.S. after being deported is very difficult and an experienced immigration lawyer can help identify specific laws that relate to a person’s country of origin and provide more expansive grounds on which to challenge an attempt to deny immigration.

If you are a non-citizen and have been deported, the United States government will bar you from returning for 5, 10 or 20 years or even permanently. If you have been deported from the U.S. but still have relatives living in the United States, you may qualify to return to the U.S. either temporarily or permanently.

An experienced immigration and deportation defense attorney can review your case and advise you if you qualify for a deportation waiver and reentry to the United States.

FAQs About Returning to the US After Being Deported

  • How long do I have to wait to reapply if I have been deported?
    How long you have to wait to be deported depends on how long you were deported for – 5, 10 or 20 years, or permanently – and the reason you were deported.
  • How do I apply for entry?
    One option to come back to the United States after being deported is to file Form I-212 with USCIS. You should speak to an immigration attorney before filing.
  • Why should I hire an immigration lawyer to return to the US after being deported?
    Coming back to the United States after being deported is hard. You need to prove to the U.S. government that you deserve to come back. An immigration and deportation defense lawyer can help you do this. You have to find and pay for your own lawyer: the government does not give you a free lawyer.

Talk To An Experienced Deportation Defense Attorney

Don’t try to fight the U.S. immigration system alone. An experienced immigration and deportation defense attorney can review your case and help you fight against deportation. To discuss your case with a trusted deportation defense attorney, contact Godoy Law Office Immigration Attorneys today for more information. An attorney can sit with you and thoroughly assess your case so you can confidently take your next steps.

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