Here are some common ways people fight deportation with the help of a lawyer:
1. Asylum
If a person fears being harmed in their home country (because of war, religion, politics, or race), they can ask for asylum to stay safe.
2. Family-Based Defenses
If someone has close family members who are citizens or legal residents, they may qualify to stay under family immigration rules.
3. Cancellation of Removal
People who have lived in the country for a long time and have been good residents can sometimes stay through a program called cancellation of removal.
4. Special Visas (U-Visa, T-Visa)
Victims of serious crimes or human trafficking may qualify for special visas that allow them to stay and help law enforcement.
5. Protection Under the Convention Against Torture (CAT)
If a person fears torture in their home country, they may qualify for protection under international human rights laws.