Immigration laws are different in every country, but each country holds them as firm policies and procedures. In addition to the U.S. immigration laws, some regulations mandate when you may face deportation despite having been admitted or despite trying to gain admission to the country. If you find yourself facing deportation for any reason, you should reach out to a deportation defense attorney as soon as possible. Here are a few situations where a deportation defense attorney may be able to help.

You Were Declared Inadmissible at the Border

When you approach the U.S. border to enter the country, you'll be asked to provide your admission documents, whether you have a visa, a green card, or any other documents that are intended to prove your legal admissibility to the country. 

If you approach the border to gain admission to the country without any legal documents, you'll be detained at the border on the grounds that you are inadmissible. In that case, you'll find yourself taken into custody and facing a deportation hearing. 

It's in your best interest to reach out to a deportation attorney right away in a situation like this because they may be able to stop your deportation. Depending on your situation, they might be able to prove that you do hold a visa or could pursue an asylum declaration for you if you meet the requirements.

You Were Arrested With Expired Documents

As an immigrant, you'll be required to show your visa or other documentation any time you are arrested or taken into custody for questioning. If you find yourself in police custody and your visa is expired, you will typically be automatically placed on an immigration hold.

That means law enforcement will hold you in custody until an agent from the immigration department can come to take you to a federal facility for deportation proceedings. That's why you should call a deportation defense lawyer right away if you are ever arrested with expired immigration documents. They can intercede on your behalf with the immigration agents to try to negotiate your stay.

If it was an honest mistake allowing your documents to expire, or if you've submitted your renewal and were awaiting a decision, your defense attorney can provide documentation to the courts to sway the case. Having a skilled attorney on your side will make it far easier to defend yourself against the potential for deportation.