Stop Your Deportation - Legal Relief Available
Cancellation of removal can allow you to remain in the United States permanently, even if you're in deportation proceedings. Don't give up - there may be hope.
Your Path to Staying in America
Cancellation of removal is a powerful form of relief that can stop your deportation and allow you to become a lawful permanent resident. At Vasquez Law Firm, we have successfully obtained cancellation of removal for hundreds of clients, keeping families together and protecting the American dream.
Two Types of Cancellation
LPR Cancellation
For Lawful Permanent Residents
Requirements:
- 7 years continuous residence in the US
- 5 years as lawful permanent resident
- Not an aggravated felon
Benefit: Keeps your green card and stops removal
Non-LPR Cancellation
For Non-Permanent Residents
Requirements:
- 10 years continuous physical presence
- Good moral character
- Exceptional & extremely unusual hardship to qualifying relatives
Benefit: Obtain lawful permanent residence (green card)
Exceptional & Extremely Unusual Hardship
For non-LPR cancellation, you must prove that your removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to your qualifying relatives (US citizen or LPR spouse, parent, or child). This is a very high standard that requires comprehensive evidence.
Types of Hardship We Document:
- Medical conditions requiring treatment
- Educational disruption for children
- Economic dependency
- Special needs family members
- Country conditions in home country
- Language barriers
- Lack of family ties abroad
- Community integration
Our Cancellation Strategy
Eligibility Analysis
Complete review of your timeline, criminal history, and qualifying relatives
Comprehensive Evidence Package
Medical records, school documents, expert testimony, country condition evidence
Witness Preparation
Preparing family members and character witnesses for testimony
Hardship Documentation
Building compelling narrative of exceptional hardship with supporting evidence
Timeline & Process
Case Assessment
Determine eligibility and strategy (1-2 weeks)
Evidence Gathering
Collect documents, medical records, expert reports (2-6 months)
Application Filing
Submit EOIR-42A or EOIR-42B with supporting evidence
Individual Hearing
Present case before immigration judge
Decision & Follow-up
Judge decision, green card processing if approved
Time is Critical
The "stop time" rule can end your continuous presence if you commit certain crimes or receive an NTA. The earlier you apply, the better your chances. Contact us immediately if you're facing removal proceedings.
YO PELEO™ - Fighting for Your Family's Future
Cancellation of removal cases require meticulous preparation and aggressive advocacy. We've helped countless families stay together through successful cancellation applications. Let us fight for your right to remain.
Start Your Cancellation CaseStop Your Deportation
Don't give up hope. Cancellation of removal might be available to you!
Check Your EligibilityWho Qualifies as Relative?
- US Citizen Spouse
Legally married
- US Citizen Children
Biological or legally adopted
- US Citizen Parents
Biological or adoptive
- LPR Relatives
Same categories with green cards