New York City Immigration Waivers Lawyer

Removal, often referred to as deportation, can have an immediate and traumatic impact on immigrants and their families. If you are detained, you may not be able to support your family financially. If you are deported, you will not be with them at all. Just the threat of deportation can change your life dramatically. Even when you have a green card, one act can result in deportation proceedings and possibly detention. The right defense can make a tremendous difference in your case. At The Law Office of Cheryl R. David, we are nationally recognized and known throughout New York for our zealous representation in all types of immigration cases. For a consultation with an experienced New York City immigration waivers lawyer, contact The Law Office of Cheryl R. David.

Defenses Against Removal

If you are detained or in removal proceedings, we can help. We regularly and successfully defend immigrants who are here illegally or with a temporary visa or green card against deportation actions involving:

• Illegal immigration
• Traffic and criminal charges
• Violations of visa conditions
• Overstaying the term of a visa

There are many different situations that can place you in removal proceedings. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) removal proceedings are classified into two different categories, depending on your status:

• Inadmissibility (212): Applies to those seeking to enter the United States or those currently present without undergoing formal inspection and admission. In these proceedings, you bear the burden of proof to show that you are legally entitled to enter or remain in the United States
• Deportability (Section 237): Applies to those already lawfully admitted (like green card holders) who are now facing removal. In these instances, the government bears the burden of proof to show that the individual has violated immigration law or committed a disqualifying criminal offense.

Waivers Against Removal

One way to respond to deportation is to obtain a waiver. If you are facing removal or immigration authorities have indicated that you will be barred from entering the U.S., we will help you to obtain the appropriate waiver:

• Inadmissibility Waivers (212) – We can petition the court or USCIS to waive specific grounds to allow you entry or to adjust your status
• Cancellation of Removal: For long-term residents, we can ask the immigration judge to “cancel” your removal and allow you to keep your green card, even if a removable violation occurred.
• 237(a)(1)(H) Waivers: We can assist you in waiving certain misrepresentations made at the time of admission or when status was adjusted.

Contact an Immigration Waivers Lawyer in NYC Today

A criminal conviction may result in the loss of your green card or temporary work visa. If you are applying for permanent resident status, your criminal record could make you ineligible. At the Law Office of Cheryl R. David, our goal is to make sure that your immigration interests are protected to the greatest extent possible while your criminal defense lawyer works to minimize your exposure to punishment. Moreover, we explain the risks of applying for a green card or visa if you already have a criminal conviction.