{"id":352772,"date":"2022-08-19T07:42:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T12:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/immigration\/deportation-removal\/forms-of-relief-from-removal.html"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T20:54:46","slug":"forms-of-relief-from-removal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/immigration\/deportation-removal\/forms-of-relief-from-removal.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Stop Deportation and Removal Proceedings: Forms of Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How To Stop Deportation and Removal Proceedings: Forms of Relief<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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There are various types of relief available for someone facing\u00a0deportation\u00a0or removal from the United States, These options\u00a0could allow you to stay in the U.S. legally and include cancellation of removal,\u00a0adjustment of status, and asylum. The type of relief available depends on individual circumstances,\u00a0immigration status, and\u00a0eligibility\u00a0requirements.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Deportation<\/span> or removal proceedings<\/span> can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. They can threaten to separate you from your family and the life you have built in the United States. Understanding your legal options<\/span> to protect you from deportation<\/span> or removal<\/a> is crucial.<\/p>\n

It is important to know that talking to an immigration attorney<\/span> is completely safe, even if you do not have a legal immigration status<\/span>. Immigration lawyers<\/span> have a duty to keep your information confidential<\/a> and will not report you to Immigration and Customs Enforcement<\/span> Authorities (ICE).<\/p>\n

This article provides general information about avoiding removal under U.S. <\/span>immigration<\/span> law<\/span>. Contact an immigration attorney<\/span><\/a> for legal advice<\/span> about your rights and available relief.<\/p>\n

Forms of Relief<\/span> That Can Prevent Deportation<\/span> or Removal<\/h2>\n

In immigration law<\/span>, “relief” refers to the legal protections or options available to those facing deportation<\/span> or removal. If you are facing deportation<\/span> or removal<\/a>, you have several forms of relief<\/span> available. The type of relief you can ask for depends on the circumstances surrounding your case.<\/p>\n

Most of these legal options<\/span> are known as discretionary relief<\/a>. This means immigration judges<\/span> and the U.S. <\/span>Citizenship<\/span> and Immigration Services<\/span> (USCIS<\/span>)<\/a> can stop removal on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n

You can apply for discretionary relief while\u00a0removal proceedings<\/span><\/a> or\u00a0deportation<\/span> proceedings<\/span> are happening. The burden of proof is on the applicant. This means you must prove you are eligible and deserve a favorable decision from the immigration judge.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

They’ll consider things like:<\/p>\n