Deportation Defense Attorney in Central Islip, NY
A Notice to Appear or an ICE detention call can change everything in a matter of days. At Argueta Law Group, we represent clients across Central Islip, Brentwood, Bay Shore, and all of Suffolk County in removal proceedings before the immigration court — from bond hearings and cancellation of removal to asylum-based defense and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Our firm is led by attorney Sandra Argueta, who appears regularly before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and works directly with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) on detained cases. Every member of our team is bilingual, and we handle deportation defense for clients facing removal at every stage — from the first master calendar hearing through individual merits hearings and BIA appeals.
Deportation Defense Services We Handle
We represent clients in removal proceedings at every stage — from the first hearing to BIA appeals — across Suffolk County and Long Island. If you’ve received a Notice to Appear or been detained by ICE, time matters.
Bond Hearings & ICE Detention
If you or a family member has been detained by ICE, the first step is often a bond hearing to seek release while the case moves forward. We prepare bond packets — sponsor letters, community ties evidence, equities documentation — and represent clients before the immigration judge to argue for release on a reasonable bond.
Cancellation of Removal
Some clients in removal proceedings qualify to have their case cancelled and become lawful permanent residents — even after deportation has been started. We assess eligibility for cancellation of removal for both lawful permanent residents and non-permanent residents, gather the hardship evidence required, and present the case at the individual merits hearing.
Asylum in Immigration Court
For clients who fear returning to their home country, asylum can be raised as a defense to removal. We prepare the I-589 application, gather country conditions evidence and supporting documentation, and represent clients at both master calendar and individual merits hearings before the immigration judge.
Notice to Appear (NTA) Response
A Notice to Appear is the document that starts removal proceedings. The deadlines on it are short and the consequences are real. We review the NTA, file the proper response with the immigration court, identify any defects in the charging document, and prepare your defense before your first master calendar hearing.
Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals
If an immigration judge orders removal, the next step is often an appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals. We file the Notice of Appeal, prepare the legal briefs, and argue why the judge’s decision should be reversed or remanded. We work fast — the deadline to file an appeal is only 30 days from the judge’s order.
Representation Before EOIR & ERO
We appear regularly before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) — the immigration court system — and work directly with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) on detained cases and check-in matters. From your first master calendar hearing through individual merits and post-order proceedings, you have an attorney handling every appearance.
Why Clients Facing Deportation Choose Argueta Law Group
- Direct experience in immigration court — we appear regularly before EOIR judges in master calendar, individual merits, and bond hearings.
- A fully bilingual team — your entire case handled in Spanish or English, including hearings, court filings, and updates.
- A second immigration specialist — Francisco Xavier Morales Perez, focused on international immigration matters relevant to removal defense.
- WhatsApp and text-message access — so you can reach us fast when court deadlines, check-ins, or detention questions come up.
- A physical office in Central Islip — close to the Federal Building and immigration court, easily reachable from anywhere in Suffolk County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at a deportation hearing in immigration court?
Deportation cases unfold in two main stages. The first is a master calendar hearing — a short procedural appearance where the judge confirms the charges in your Notice to Appear, schedules deadlines, and identifies any relief you plan to apply for. The second is the individual merits hearing, where you and the government both present evidence and testimony, and the judge decides whether you’ll be removed or granted relief like cancellation of removal or asylum. We represent clients at both stages.
How do I get out of ICE detention?
If you’ve been detained by ICE and are not subject to mandatory detention, you may be eligible for release on bond. We file for a bond hearing before the immigration judge and present evidence of community ties, a sponsor with stable housing, employment history, and equities like family in the United States. If the judge sets a bond, your family pays it through ICE and you’re released while your case continues in immigration court.
What is cancellation of removal and who qualifies?
Cancellation of removal is a defense that, if granted, lets a person in removal proceedings stay in the United States as a lawful permanent resident. There are two main forms — one for lawful permanent residents who’ve held their green card for at least five years, and one for non-permanent residents who’ve been physically present in the U.S. for at least ten years and can show their removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child. We review eligibility carefully because the bar is high.
How long do I have to appeal a deportation order?
You have 30 days from the immigration judge’s order to file a Notice of Appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The deadline is strict — miss it and the order becomes final. We move quickly to file the appeal, request a stay of removal if needed, and prepare the legal brief that explains why the judge’s decision should be reversed. Most appeals take 12 to 18 months for the BIA to decide.
Do you handle deportation defense for Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes. Our entire team is bilingual, and we represent Spanish-speaking clients facing removal across Central Islip, Brentwood, Bay Shore, and all of Suffolk County. We communicate in Spanish or English by phone, WhatsApp, text, or in person at our Central Islip office. We also handle court interpretation needs — if your hearing requires a court interpreter, we coordinate with EOIR to make sure one is assigned.
Schedule a Consultation
If you have an immigration matter — urgent or not — we’d like to hear about it. Call our Central Islip office, send a text or WhatsApp message, or use the contact form on this site. Consultations are confidential, and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.
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320 Carleton Ave, Ste 3400
Central Islip, NY 11722