Officials in Mexico have announced that they will be taking steps to deport immigrants who attempted to rush the U.S. border on November 25, 2018, in an effort to enter the United States illegally. These immigrants have been traveling for weeks in a loosely organized caravan heading from countries in Central America toward the U.S.-Mexico border. Many of these individuals and families are fleeing violence and conditions of extreme hardship in their home countries. If they are deported from Mexico, they will be forced to return to these conditions and may be targeted for further violence upon their arrival.

Desperation and Despair

For many of these immigrants, the United States represented the last hope for anything approaching a normal life. Mexico has long indicated that it cannot support the immigrants passing through the country. Without an opportunity to plead their case for refugee status in the U.S., these individuals will face a trip back to the same conditions that prompted their exit in the first place. For many, this will represent a death sentence for themselves and their family members upon their return to their home countries. Approximately 500 people could be subjected to deportation from Mexico in the next few weeks.

The Need for Real Legal Help

For immigrants in our area, working with a qualified New York immigration lawyer can prevent summary deportation proceedings and can streamline the process of obtaining a green card, applying for U.S. citizenship and resolving other immigration issues. Your New York immigration lawyer will work on your behalf to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and other federal agencies. This can provide you and your family with added peace of mind and confidence that your case will be handled promptly and effectively.

If you need the services of an experienced and knowledgeable New York immigration lawyer, Pozo Goldstein can provide you with the right options for your case and your situation. Our New York Immigration lawyer team includes two former immigration prosecuting attorneys and a former judge, which gives us the depth of knowledge and experience needed to pursue your case effectively both in and out of immigration court. We work with you and your family to determine the most effective strategies for your case. Call us today at 212-201-9031 to schedule a consultation in our office. At Pozo Goldstein, we go the extra mile to protect your pursuit of the American dream.