Los Angeles Immigration Appeal Attorneys

Challenging unjust decisions

An immigration appeal gives you the opportunity to have an incorrect or unjust decision reconsidered. Retain a qualified law firm that provides effective Los Angeles immigration appeal help in cases that warrant a second look. Experienced lawyers protect your right to be treated fairly by the immigration courts and Department of Homeland Security regardless of your status.

Filing a motion with the Board of Immigration Appeals

The Board of Immigration Appeals — or BIA — rarely hears oral arguments. Most appeals are conducted through written motion, with a decision issued in writing by the board. Meticulous preparation and thorough evidentiary support are crucial to the success of your appeal.

Most cases are reviewed by one of the judges on BIA but some issues may undergo stricter review by a three member panel. The BIA hears cases involving:

• Order of removal
• Application for relief from removal
• Deportation
• Exclusion of an alien who has applied for U.S. admission
• Bond decision
• Visa petition
• Classification of alien relative in a particular preference category
• Motions to reopen or reconsider a decision previously rendered
• Fines imposed upon carriers for the violation of immigration laws

Filing deadline

Failing to timely file a motion may permanently bar you from appealing a bad decision, sometimes resulting in irreversible, dire consequences. In addition, DHS may act on a deportation, removal or exclusion order if you miss the filing deadline.

Stay of deportation, removal or exclusion

A stay prevents you from being deported, removed or excluded while your appeal is pending. Some types of cases result in an automatic stay that protects you during the pendency of your appeal. Your attorney can seek a stay on your behalf if it is not automatically issued by the board.

Contact an immigration attorney in Los Angeles for a free consultation

Call 323-391-3932 or use the online contact form for assistance with your immigration case from a qualified lawyer near you.