Legal and illegal immigrants in the United States can be deported or removed for a variety of circumstances from Oakley California.

Understanding How to Prevent Deportation from Oakley California

A growing trend is that persons are being deported or removed after an arrest or conviction from a criminal charge not related to their citizenship status. Many times, people are also deported or removed for merely being in the United States illegally. If you are facing deportation from Oakley CA, it would be judicious to learn about your legal rights.

You May Be Deported from Oakley CA

Authorities can deport or remove immigrants on a variety of grounds -- even those who are legally residing in Oakley, CA.

Violent felonies and drug charges are regularly grounds for removal. However, even misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude such as theft or fraud- those that show lack of justice, honesty, or good morals- may be grounds for deportation or removal. If you are facing deportation or removal, you can contest the proceedings.

Individuals who are in the United States for over 7 years or have reasons to seek asylum in the United States may be able to prevent being deported or removed. Some cities and states also have "safe harbor" laws that encourage state and local officials not to report individuals to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unless Federal laws specifically compel them to. If you present your case via LegalMatch's intake system, Oakley CA Deportation lawyers will go over your situation and provide you a plan of action.