Removal Proceedings Process in Louisiana

Lake Charles Immigration Lawyer with Extensive Experience

Are you facing removal proceedings? This is a stressful time when your American dream is threatened, and finding skilled representation can prove to be the difference between removal from the United States and a successful result. At Ashley Foret Dees, LLC, our Louisiana immigration lawyer has extensive experience with removal proceedings.

We know how to handle the entirety of a case so you can have someone on your side from start to finish, explaining your options and rights. With so much on the line, it is important to protect yourself. Our firm can help when you need us most, providing results-driven counsel. We serve clients in communities throughout Louisiana.

What Are Removal Proceedings?

If you receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), it means that removal proceedings are starting. The NTA is served to whomever ICE believes has entered the United States illegally or to those they believe are in the U.S. without authorization.

After 1 - 4 weeks of receiving the NTA, you will get another notice from the immigration court that contains instructions about your initial hearing. This is also called the “master calendar hearing” (MCH). The hearing lasts around 15 minutes and may take place a few months to a year later. Be sure to keep track of the date and time of the hearing. Missing it may result in the loss of any chance for deportation relief.

After the hearing, the immigration court will then schedule a merit hearing, or individual hearing. These usually last four hours or more. For these types of hearings, it is important to have an experienced immigration lawyer by your side to defend you.

Allow Us to Protect Your Rights

At Ashley Foret Dees, LLC, we are dedicated to helping our clients get through even the most complex matters including removal proceedings. We know how difficult this experience and be for you. This is why we make it a point to handle the entirety of your case from the very first consultation, to planning and strategizing, to trial or hearing.

You can have peace of mind knowing that your case is being handled by a seasoned lawyer who pays close attention to the details of your situation and provides a unique strategy. This is the type of representation you can expect with our team, and you can trust that we always make your best interests our top priority from start to finish.