Experienced removal defense for Bronx residents — Fordham, Tremont, Mott Haven, Pelham Bay, Grand Concourse, Highbridge, Morrisania, and every Bronx neighborhood. Cancellation of removal, BIA appeals, defensive asylum, emergency ICE detention response.
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The Bronx is home to more than 1.4 million people from over 100 countries, with some of the most economically challenged immigrant communities in New York City. From the Dominican families of Fordham and Tremont, to the Mexican and Central American communities of Mott Haven and Highbridge, to the Albanian families of Belmont, to the West African communities of the Grand Concourse — Bronx immigrants face real and serious deportation risks.
The Bronx also has a large number of long-term immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for 10, 15, or even 20 years — many of whom qualify for Cancellation of Removal but have never been told this option exists. At Mandi Law Group, we identify every available defense before advising any Bronx client, and we have represented Bronx residents before New York Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Representation at New York Immigration Court (26 Federal Plaza, Manhattan) for Bronx residents' removal proceedings — master calendar hearings, individual merits hearings, and bond hearings. We represent Bronx clients from Fordham, Tremont, Mott Haven, Pelham Bay, and every Bronx neighborhood.
Non-LPR Cancellation (10-year rule) and LPR Cancellation for Bronx residents. The Bronx has large long-term undocumented populations from Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Albania who may qualify. We build comprehensive hardship packages for Bronx families.
Asylum applications filed as a defense in immigration court for Bronx residents in removal proceedings. The Bronx has significant asylum-seeking populations from West Africa, Central America, and Eastern Europe. Expert I-589 preparation and full individual hearing representation.
Emergency ICE detention response for Bronx residents and families. Bond hearing representation. ICE detainee locator assistance. Challenge to mandatory detention. We respond urgently to Bronx ICE detention calls at any hour and have emergency contacts for detained family members.
Board of Immigration Appeals briefing for Bronx residents with adverse immigration court decisions. Second Circuit Court of Appeals petitions for review where warranted. Motions to reopen and reconsider. Time-sensitive appeals handled urgently to protect appeal rights.
Emergency motions to stay removal for Bronx residents with imminent deportation orders. Motions to reopen in absentia orders. Stays of removal while appeals are pending. We file emergency motions within hours for Bronx clients facing imminent deportation.
A Notice to Appear (NTA) initiates removal (deportation) proceedings. You must attend every immigration court hearing listed — missing a hearing results in an automatic in absentia removal order. For Bronx residents, hearings are held at New York Immigration Court at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan. Contact an immigration attorney immediately. We review your NTA, identify all available defenses, and appear with you at every court date. Call (518) 698-0347 now.
Yes. The Bronx has a large undocumented population and significant numbers of lawful residents whose prior convictions have triggered removal proceedings. Fordham, Tremont, Mott Haven, Grand Concourse, and other Bronx neighborhoods have large Dominican, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Guatemalan, Honduran, Salvadoran, Albanian, and West African communities — many of whose members have faced or are facing removal. The Bronx also has many long-term residents who qualify for Cancellation of Removal but have never been told they have this option.
Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal requires: (1) 10 years of continuous physical presence in the United States; (2) Good moral character during that period; (3) Proof that removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a U.S. citizen or LPR spouse, parent, or child. Many long-term Bronx residents qualify — particularly Dominican, Mexican, and Central American community members who have U.S.-born children. However, certain criminal convictions, brief departures from the U.S., and other factors can interrupt the 10-year continuous presence calculation. We analyze each Bronx client's history in detail.
Possibly. The analysis depends on: (1) The specific offense and what immigration law category it falls into (aggravated felony, crime involving moral turpitude, drug offense, etc.); (2) The length of the sentence imposed; (3) Whether the conviction can be vacated or reduced through post-conviction relief in state court; (4) Whether a waiver is available (I-212, I-601). Some state criminal convictions that appear serious do not qualify as deportable under federal immigration law. We coordinate with criminal defense attorneys for Bronx clients whose criminal cases have immigration consequences.
Immediately: (1) Use the ICE Detainee Locator (locator.ice.gov) to find where they are being held; (2) Call an immigration attorney — detained cases move faster than non-detained cases and immediate legal action is critical; (3) Gather documents about their immigration history, U.S. family ties, and any prior convictions. Our attorneys file emergency bond motions, appear at bond hearings at 26 Federal Plaza or Varick Street, and challenge any unlawful holds. Do not wait — call (518) 698-0347 immediately.
Yes. A removal order from New York Immigration Court can be appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) within 30 days of the judge's decision. This deadline is strict. If the BIA dismisses the appeal, further review can be sought from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. While an appeal is pending, we can file a motion to stay removal to prevent deportation during the appeal process. For Bronx clients who missed the BIA appeal deadline, we evaluate whether a Motion to Reopen at the immigration court is available.
From Fordham to Mott Haven, we fight for Bronx families to stay together. Free consultation — call immediately for emergency deportation situations.