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Deportation Lawyer in New York City
Facing removal proceedings in New York City? Mandi Law Group's experienced deportation defense attorneys fight thoroughly for immigrants at all five boroughs' removal hearings. We appear at 26 Federal Plaza and Varick Street Immigration Courts and pursue every available form of relief. Call (518) 698-0347 immediately — time matters in deportation cases.
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Prepared Removal Defense Across All Five NYC Boroughs
New York City is home to over three million immigrants, many of whom face removal proceedings at any given time. Whether you received a Notice to Appear (NTA), have a hearing scheduled at 26 Federal Plaza or Varick Street, have an in absentia removal order, or face imminent deportation, Mandi Law Group is prepared to defend you.
Our deportation defense attorneys handle every form of relief from removal — including cancellation, adjustment of status, defensive asylum, Convention Against Torture protection, voluntary departure, and post-order motions. We represent clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as Long Island and Westchester County.
If you or a family member is facing deportation, call (518) 698-0347 right now. The sooner you have legal representation, the more options you have.
Deportation Defense Services in New York City
We pursue every available legal defense to prevent your deportation and fight to keep your family together in New York.
Removal Hearing Representation
We appear with you at master calendar and individual merit hearings at the NYC Immigration Court (26 Federal Plaza) and Varick Street Immigration Court (201 Varick St). Our attorneys present your full case and cross-examine DHS witnesses.
Cancellation of Removal
Non-LPRs with 10+ years of continuous presence, good moral character, and U.S. citizen or LPR family members face extreme hardship may qualify for cancellation. LPRs with 5+ years as a resident and 7 years of continuous presence may also qualify. We build your complete hardship case.
Asylum & Convention Against Torture
If you face persecution or torture in your home country, we file defensive asylum applications and Convention Against Torture (CAT) claims as relief from removal. We represent clients from any country of origin at all NYC immigration courts.
Adjustment of Status in Removal Proceedings
If you are in removal proceedings but have an approved immigrant visa petition (I-130, I-140), you may be able to adjust status before the Immigration Judge. We pursue this relief to both terminate removal proceedings and obtain your green card.
Motions to Reopen & Appeals
If you received an in absentia removal order, we file motions to reopen arguing lack of notice or exceptional circumstances. For adverse decisions, we appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and, if necessary, to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Stay of Removal & Emergency Relief
If you have a final order of removal and face imminent deportation, we file emergency motions for a stay of removal with the Immigration Court or BIA to stop deportation while your case is pending. Time is critical — call immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions — Deportation Defense in NYC
What NYC immigration courts handle deportation cases?
New York City has two primary immigration courts. The 26 Federal Plaza Immigration Court (26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278) handles the majority of non-detained cases. The Varick Street Immigration Court (201 Varick St, New York, NY 10014) handles detained cases and some non-detained dockets. Your Notice to Appear (NTA) or hearing notice will specify which court and which courtroom your case is assigned to. We appear in both courts regularly.
I received a Notice to Appear (NTA). What should I do?
An NTA is the charging document that initiates removal proceedings against you. Do not ignore it. Failure to appear at your scheduled hearing will result in an in absentia removal order — meaning you are ordered removed without your presence. Your first hearing is typically a master calendar hearing where the judge sets a schedule. You have the right to an attorney (at your own expense), and we strongly recommend retaining counsel before your first court date. Call us immediately after receiving an NTA.
What is cancellation of removal and who qualifies in New York City?
Cancellation of removal is a form of relief that allows certain immigrants to have their removal canceled and receive a green card or continue lawful status. For non-LPR cancellation, you must show: (1) 10 years of continuous physical presence in the U.S.; (2) good moral character during those 10 years; and (3) your removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a U.S. citizen or LPR spouse, parent, or child. The 'exceptional and extremely unusual hardship' standard is demanding — we have helped many NYC clients meet it by documenting all factors including medical conditions, education, financial dependence, and country conditions.
Can I be deported if I am married to a U.S. citizen?
Marriage to a U.S. citizen does not automatically stop deportation. However, if you are married to a U.S. citizen, your spouse can file an I-130 petition for you, which may make you eligible to apply for a green card through adjustment of status — either before an Immigration Judge if you are in proceedings, or with USCIS if you are not. There are bars to adjustment for some immigrants with certain entries or criminal histories. We evaluate every married client's specific situation to identify viable paths to relief.
My removal order was entered in absentia years ago. Can it be reopened?
Yes, in absentia removal orders can be reopened. USCIS regulations allow reopening if you can show you did not receive proper notice of the hearing or if exceptional circumstances prevented your attendance. There is no time limit for motions to reopen based on lack of proper notice. Motions based on exceptional circumstances must be filed within 180 days of the in absentia order. We have successfully reopened in absentia orders for many NYC clients — even orders entered years or decades ago when clients never received proper notice.
Don't Face Deportation Alone — Call Now
Every day matters when you are facing removal. Our NYC deportation defense attorneys are ready to fight for you. Call Mandi Law Group immediately for a confidential consultation.