Portsmouth Deportation Lawyers

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There are several different reasons that both legal and illegal immigrants are deported from Portsmouth Virginia.

Common Reasons for Removal from Portsmouth Virginia

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 Portsmouth VA, you should become familiar with your rights.

Crimes May Result in Deportation from Portsmouth VA

Even if you are a legal U.S. immigrant, some crimes may impose a possible deportation or removal punishment for offenses in Portsmouth, VA.

In most situations, immigrants are deported for violent felonies as well as drug charges. However, there is a growing trend that even minor offenses can be grounds for deportation if the crimes involved moral turpitude.

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, Portsmouth VA Deportation or Removal Lawyers will look over your case and respond with a possible plan for you.

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Life in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia is an independent city (meaning it is not part of any county) in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia. Its population is about 95,000 people.

Portsmouth is home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a historic and still-active shipbuilding facility for the United States Navy. It was given the name "Norfolk" to avoid confusing it with the Naval shipyard that already existed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

This shipyard employs thousands of people, and is one of the major economic drivers of Portsmouth, Virginia. The shipyard, and the associated military installations nearby, employ several Portsmouth, Virginia attorneys, both as military officers and civilians.

Because of its varied industries and large military presence, there are many lawyers in Portsmouth, Virginia practicing a wide variety of legal specialties. If you need legal advice, chances are good that you can find a Portsmouth, Virginia attorney who can help.

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