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Motion To Reopen Removal Orders In Florida

A final order of removal does not always end your immigration case. You may still have options. If new evidence becomes available, you may be able to file a motion to reopen an immigration case. An immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) can then review that new information.

At the Law Offices of Sandra Echevarria, P.A., we understand how stressful a deportation order can be. Attorney Sandra Echevarria’s first immigration case involved helping stop her own father’s deportation in 2005. Today, we continue that mission by helping families across Florida stay together.

Can You Reopen A Deportation Or Removal Order?

You may qualify to reopen your case if and of the following apply:

  • In absentia removal orders: You missed your immigration hearing because you did not receive proper notice or exceptional circumstances kept you from attending.
  • Changed country conditions: New conditions in your home country may qualify you for asylum or protection under the Convention Against Torture.
  • New immigration relief: You now qualify for relief through marriage to a U.S. citizen, a family-based petition or a U visa.
  • Vacated or modified criminal convictions: A changed criminal conviction may affect the legal basis for your removal order.
  • Ineffective assistance of prior counsel: Mistakes by a former attorney or an unauthorized immigration consultant may allow you to seek reopening under the legal standards established in Matter of Lozada.

Most motions to reopen have filing deadlines and numerical limits. However, important exceptions may apply.

Filing A Motion Does Not Automatically Stop Deportation

Many people think filing a motion to reopen automatically stops deportation. In many cases, it does not. Federal law automatically stays removal for some motions involving in absentia removal orders. Most other motions to reopen do not receive an automatic stay.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may still enforce your removal order while your motion is pending. You may also need to file a motion for stay of removal. This asks the court to temporarily stop your deportation while it reviews your case. If ICE has detained you or a loved one, contact an immigration lawyer as soon as possible.

Experienced Guidance When The Stakes Are Highest

We focus only on immigration law. We are lawyers who bring more than 20 combined years of litigation experience to every case. We represent clients in removal defense, federal appeals and complex criminal-immigration matters. Attorney Echevarria is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

Whether you need an experienced immigration lawyer to reopen your case or respond to an urgent deportation matter, we are ready to help in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

Learn Whether You Still Have Options

An older removal order does not necessarily end your immigration options. If you think you may qualify to reopen your case – or if a loved one faces imminent removal – contact the Law Offices of Sandra Echevarria, P.A. today.

Call 786-807-6301 or complete our online contact form to schedule a comprehensive consultation. We will evaluate your case, explain your legal options and help you pursue every available opportunity to remain in the United States.