Removal Defense Attorney in Waco, Texas

Long-time residents without status who have lived in the U.S. for ten years, have good moral character and can show that removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a U.S. citizen or resident spouse, parent or child may apply for cancellation. Permanent residents facing removal for certain convictions have a separate form of cancellation. These cases are evidence-heavy, and we build them thoroughly.

If you are eligible for a green card through a family member, the immigration judge can often grant it inside the court case. We coordinate the USCIS petition with the court schedule.

People who fear persecution or torture in their home country may apply for asylum, withholding of removal or protection under the Convention Against Torture before the judge. We prepare the application, the personal declaration and country-condition evidence.

Survivors of abuse and crime victims can pursue VAWA cancellation or seek to have their case paused or closed while a U visa is pending.

Defective charging documents, government errors and changes in the law can support a motion to terminate or dismiss. If you already have an old removal order, a motion to reopen may be possible in some circumstances.

When no relief is available, voluntary departure can avoid the consequences of a removal order. If the judge rules against you, we evaluate an appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals within the 30-day deadline.