In today’s climate, it’s a dangerous time to be an immigrant—especially one facing criminal charges in New York City. With the return of aggressive immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, even minor offenses can trigger detention by ICE, removal proceedings, and even immediate deportation. But you are not alone. And you still have rights.

Posted in Criminal Law, Crimmigration, Deportation, Immigration, Removal Defense, Video | No Comments »

Posted in Asylum, Deportation, Removal Defense, Video | No Comments »

Overview Deportation is the act of removing a foreign national from a country where their presence is unlawful. Deportation occurs when the U.S. government discovers that an individual has either entered the U.S. illegally, overstayed their visa, or violated United States laws. See https://www.usa.gov/deportation for further information about deportation. This article discusses why someone may be placed […]

Posted in Adjustment of Status, Asylum, Citizenship & Naturalization, Deportation, Family Immigration, Immigration, Removal Defense, Removal of Conditions | No Comments »

Hello everyone. Yifei He, your criminal and immigration lawyer and today I want to talk to you more about immigrants being charged with crimes and the potential consequences. The criminal justice system is especially harsh on immigrants because as an immigrant, if you were convicted of a crime, you face consequence such as deportation and […]

Posted in Criminal Law, Crimmigration, Removal Defense, Waivers | No Comments »

Expedited Removal occurs when Aliens entering the United States are removed at the Border by Low Level Immigration Officers. There are no formal Removal Processes before an Immigration Judge. There is virtually no opportunity to collect evidence, or consult with an attorney, family member, or friend before the decision is made. Aliens are detained until […]

Posted in Removal Defense | No Comments »