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Los Angeles Immigration Assistance Is Important For Anyone In Danger Of Deportation

By Cynthia Powell


Many people come into the United States from other countries every year. Most of them enter legally in order to work, study, or visit. Some cross borders illegally and try to get enough paperwork so they can find better jobs than the ones available to them in their native country. The prospect of getting deported is probably in the back of the minds of most of these people, whether they have a legal right to be in the country or not. If you face deportation in Los Angeles CA, there is Los Angeles immigration assistance available.

If you are on the Department of Homeland Security's list for removal, you will receive an official notice from the court. This notice will include your identification number and your name and address. The charges that have been filed against you will be outlined on the notice as well. If you can't read English or have trouble understanding the language, you must get someone to read and explain it to you.

These charges are not something you can handle on your own. You need to retain the services of an attorney who is experienced and knowledgeable in this area of the law. When you meet with the lawyer, you should have the notice with you and let this person go over the charges. He or she will explain how the process works and what your chances are of staying in the country.

Your attorney will need to explain the two different types of hearings you will have to attend. First there is the master hearing which is basically a preliminary appearance in which your lawyer will go over the charges and any other pertinent information. The judge will then discuss any administrative issues and may schedule the next court date at that time. The individual hearing is the time when you will actually face the charges against you and your attorney will argue your case.

Before the day of your hearing you need to find out where the courthouse is located and decide how you will get there. You should be sure to give yourself enough time to make certain you are not late. The judge will not wait on you and can issue a warrant for your arrest.

Most lawyers complain that a lot of their clients don't seem to know how to dress or act in the courtroom. They have to tell clients to make sure they are clean and neat. Covering tattoos and minimizing the appearance of facial piercings is a good idea.

If the court decides against you, it is not the end of the world. Immigrants are not usually handcuffed and put on the next bus out of the country unless they have already been convicted of a crime. An appeal is generally possible, but if it is not, most courts will make arrangements to allow individuals to leave voluntarily.

People who are desperate for a better life often do things that have serious consequences. There is a right way to go about entering a foreign country and starting a new life there which will eliminate the risk of deportation.




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