Reapplying for Immigration After Deportation
When a person wants to enter the United States, he or she must apply for an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa for legal access to the U.S. However, these visas come with certain conditions that must be upheld in order to stay in the U.S. Should you break one of these conditions and be forcibly deported from the U.S., you typically must take several extra steps in order to return to America.
Not only must a deported individual apply for a new immigration visa, but also for permission to reapply. This reapplication process can be complicated and confusing, and you may need an experienced legal professional to help you regain entry to the U.S. To discuss your case in detail, contact an Orange County immigration attorney from Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 949-540-6704.
Reasons for Deportation
In general, there are several different types of actions that can result in deportation, including:
- Criminal grounds – such as aggravated felony, domestic violence, substance abuse
- Immigration grounds – such as fraud, smuggling, border crossing crimes
- Immigration status grounds – such as remaining in the U.S. after visa expires, nonimmigrant status violation
- Security grounds – such as espionage, public safety conduct, genocide, terrorist actions
Permission to Reapply
After you are deported, you must remain outside of the U.S. for a period of one to twenty years. This amount depends on the grounds for your deportation, with more serious grounds requiring a longer time away. However, if you wish to return to the U.S. before this time period is expired, you must apply to gain permission to reapply before you even submit your visa paperwork. You must file Form I-212 in order to seek this permission.
Contact Us
It may seem unnecessary to apply for permission to reapply for a visa, but it is important for you to closely follow all U.S. immigration laws and procedures. For help with your case, contact a qualified Orange County immigration lawyer from Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704 today.
