Immigration Appeals

Rhode Island Immigration Appeals

If you have been deported from the United States, you may be able to file an appeal with the Rhode Island Immigration Court. An experienced deportation defense attorney can help you navigate the complex legal process and give you the best chance of winning your case.

The first step in immigration appeals is to determine whether you are eligible. There are several grounds on which an appeal may be based, including:

• You were not given proper notice of your hearing;
• The judge made a legal error; or
• You have new evidence that was not available at the time of your hearing.

Once you have determined that you are eligible to file an immigration appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the date of your deportation order. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your right to appeal.

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws. The BIA reviews decisions made by immigration judges and district court judges in deportation cases.

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is the federal court that hears appeals from decisions made by the BIA. This court is located in Boston, Massachusetts.

However, the Supreme Court very rarely hears deportation cases.

Voluntary Departure

If you are in removal proceedings, you may be eligible for voluntary departure. This is a way to leave the United States voluntarily and avoid being deported. To be eligible, you must meet certain requirements, including:

• You must have been physically present in the United States for a certain period;
• You must have good moral character
• You must prove that you have sufficient ties to your home country.

If you are granted voluntary departure, you will be given a specific amount of time to leave the United States. If you do not leave by the deadline, you will be deported.

Contact an experienced Rhode Island immigration attorney to see if you are eligible for voluntary departure and to help you through the process.

If you are in removal proceedings, you may be eligible for cancellation of removal. This is a way to stay in the United States even if you have been ordered deported. To be eligible, you must meet certain requirements, including:

• You must have been physically present in the United States for a certain period
• You must have good moral character
• You must prove that your deportation would cause extreme hardship to your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child.

If you are granted cancellation of removal, you will be allowed to stay in the United States and will be given a green card.

Preparing for Your Immigration Appeals Hearing

It is important to be prepared for your hearing. This includes having all of the necessary documents and evidence to support your case. You should also be familiar with the grounds on which you are appealing your deportation order.

An experienced Rhode Island immigration attorney can help you prepare for your hearing and give you the best chance of winning your case.