There are 48 million immigrants living in the United States, making up 14 percent of the population.
Of this number, nearly 11 million immigrants are “undocumented.” This means they illegally entered the country orentered legally with valid visas but their visas have since expired.
This is a huge number—and all these people face removal from the country.
Immigration has become one of the most emotionally charged political and legal issue in the country. The Trump Administration has expanded deportations nationwide, including nearly 400,000 in his first year in office.
Learn more about our practice areas.
Immigration Removal Proceedings
A removal proceeding is a formal administrative hearing to determine whether an individual gets to remain in the United States.
Asylum
Asylum allows foreign nationals to legally stay in the United States to avoid persecution in their homeland, even if they would otherwise be removable from the country.
Board of Immigration Appeals
If you don't prevail in immigration court, you have the right to appeal your removal order to the Board of Immigration Appeals, which can overrule immigration judges and allow you to stay in the United States.
Federal Court
If you lose in both immigration court and the Board of Immigration Appeals, not all is lost. You can file a petition for review in federal court.
Filing a lawsuit in federal court is difficult and complex, but you should never pass up this option because federal courts may be your best chance to protect your rights.
We practice in federal court in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, and Massachusetts.
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
Criminal convictions are the most common reason why the noncitizens are removed from the United States.
We will review your criminal record in state and federal court to determine whether your convictions will trigger an immigration removal hearing.
If you considering pleading guilty to a crime, we can also help you and your attorney determine how to structure a plea to minimize or negate the possibility that the U.S. government will seek to deport you.
