There are many different reasons that both legal and illegal immigrants are deported from Lacey Washington.

Common Reasons for Removal from Lacey Washington

A growing trend is that immigrants 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 Lacey WA, you should become familiar with your rights.

You May Be Deported from Lacey WA

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

Violent felonies and drug charges are often 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.

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, Lacey WA Deportation lawyers will go over your situation and give you a plan of action.