Under U.S. immigration laws, authorities may deport or remove legal and illegal immigrants under a number of circumstances from Orange Massachusetts.

Avoiding Deportation from Orange Massachusetts

Most people are deported or removed after an arrest for an unrelated criminal charge. Being in the United States without authorization can also be sufficient for deportation or removal. If you have been arrested or face deportation under other circumstances from Orange MA, you should read about your rights.

You May Be Deported from Orange MA

Authorities can deport or remove people on a variety of grounds -- even those who are legally residing in Orange, MA.

Violent felonies and most criminal drug charges can result in deportation or removal. In addition, there are some minor crimes that can lead to deportation removal, such as fraud or theft, because these crimes indicate moral turpitude. However, all is not lost if you have been deported or removed from the United States. In many instances, deportation or removal is contestable.

People 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, Orange MA lawyers can review your case and present the best possible defense against removal.