Minneapolis Deportation Lawyers

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

Deportation Avoidance in Minneapolis Minnesota

Most deportations occur after arrest for criminal charges. Deportation may also occur for entry into the U.S. without authorization, but it is less common. If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime and are facing deportation from Minneapolis MN, your best bet would be to learn about any remedies you may have.

You May Be Deported from Minneapolis MN

Some crimes carry deportation or removal as a possible punishment, even for individuals legally in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Immigrants may seek the protection of "safe harbor" laws that direct state and local officials to not report individuals to the U.S government unless compelled by federal law. Immigrants who have resided in the U.S. over 7 years may also be able to seek asylum. Present your case today and Minneapolis MN Deportation lawyers will go over your situation and give you a plan of action.

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Life in Minneapolis

Minneapolis is the seat of Hennepin County and was dubbed the City of Lakes. Many know Minneapolis and Saint Paul as the "Twin Cities." Minneapolis was once world renown for being the worlds' source fro timber and the milling capital. Today, Minneapolis serves as the major business hub between Chicago and Seattle. The city is home to a number of cultural attractions and organizations. A number of book publishers like Graywolf are headquartered in Minneapolis. The theatre, writing, music, and visual art are emphasized though venues, galleries, annual events, and busy art business Minneapolis has to offer. Named the "Top Tech City" in 2008, Minneapolis is home to the headquarters of 6 of Fortune Magazine's top 500 companies in the world. The illustrious clase of Fortune 500 companies in Minneapolis include Target Corporation, U.S. Bankcorp, Xcel Energy, Pepsi, and Ameriprise Financial to name a few. The big companies fuel the local economy. Target employed more Minneapolis residents than any other company in 2009. Another big employer and attraction to Minneapolis is the University of Minnesota.

The Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, and Minnesota Timberwolves all cal Minneapolis home. The Target Center plays host to the NBA Timberwolves and a number of concerts each year. Target Field is the home of the Minnesota Twins professional baseball team. They won the World Series in 1987 and 1991.

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