Atlanta Deportation Lawyers

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

Preventing Deportation from Atlanta Georgia

In most instances, a person is Deported after an arrest or conviction from a criminal charge, despite the charge not being related to their citizenship status. As well, Deportation also occurs for merely being in the United States illegally. If you are about to be deported from Atlanta GA, it would be judicious to learn about your legal rights.

Legal Immigrants May Get Deported from Atlanta GA

Both legal and illegal immigrants may be subject to mandatory deportation for committing some crimes in Atlanta, GA.

Violent felonies and most drug charges can be grounds for deportation or removal. Misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude, such as theft or fraud, also may be grounds for deportation or removal. Contesting deportation or removal is permitted.

Those who have been in the United States for over 7 years or have reason to seek asylum may be able to prevent being deported. Some cities also have "safe harbor" laws that direct local officials not to report illegal immigrants to Immigration and Customs Enforcement unless particular Federal laws require it. Present your case and Atlanta GA Deportation or Removal Lawyers will look over your case and respond with a possible plan for you.

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Life in Atlanta

Atlanta has the highest population of any city in the State of Georgia with just under 500,000 people. The Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport as been the world's busiest airport since 1998. That's two years after the city hosted the 100th Olympic Games. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County government as well as for the entire State of Georgia. Atlantans work for some of the most well known companies who have world headquarters located in the city. The Coca-Cola Company, ATT, UPS, Turner Broadcasting, The Home Depot, and UPS are just a few of the nearly 75% of Fortune's 1000 who have operations in Atlanta. All that industry grosses the city over billion each year. All of the productivity doesn't mean it comes at a lack of greenery.

Atlanta is known both as the "City of Trees" and the "City in a Forest" for the dense tree cover that blankets nearly 40% of downtown. It's the most dense tree cover of any American city. The Atlanta Botanical Garden even offers a Canopy Walk through 600 feet of canopy at 40-feet into the trees. Other city attractions include the Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, World of Coca-Cola, Delta Heritage Museum, Carter Center and Presidential Library, and Atlanta sports teams draw patrons from across the globe.

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