Immigration court
When a letter says you have a hearing
A Notice to Appear starts a case in immigration court. It is serious, and it is also the beginning of a process with defenses, deadlines and, often, years of time.
We start by reading the notice and your whole history, then look for every form of relief you may qualify for: cancellation of removal, asylum, a green card through a relative, or others. We file what's needed, prepare you and your witnesses, and stand beside you at each hearing. If a family member has been detained, call us first; we can ask for bond.
What we do in court
Bond hearings
Asking the judge to release a detained family member while the case goes on.
Defenses against removal
Cancellation of removal, asylum and other relief, prepared with evidence and witnesses.
Every hearing
Master calendar and individual hearings, with you prepared for each question.
Appeals and reopening
Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, and motions to reopen old orders.
Asked before a first hearing
What if I miss my court date?
Missing a hearing can mean an order of removal made without you there. If it has already happened, call us right away: in some cases the order can be reopened.
Should I go to my ICE check-in?
Talk to a lawyer before the date. In most cases you should go, and it helps to know what to bring and what to expect.
Bring us the notice
Every letter from the court or from ICE, even the ones you don't understand. We'll read them with you.