Some of the most common legal defenses include:
Asylum or Withholding of Removal: For individuals fearing persecution in their home country.
Cancellation of Removal: For certain long-term residents with strong family or community ties.
Adjustment of Status: If the person qualifies to apply for lawful permanent residency.
U-Visas/T-Visas: For victims of crimes or trafficking.
Protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT).
Defense Immigration Law Matters
Defense immigration law safeguards the rights of non-citizens, especially vulnerable populations such as:
Refugees and asylum seekers
Victims of domestic violence or human trafficking
Long-term residents with U.S. citizen children or spouses
Without proper defense, many immigrants could be unjustly deported, even in cases where they have strong legal grounds to stay.