Florida Immigration Law

As a result of a two-year old drug possession conviction our client, a U.S. permanent resident for many years, was detained and placed in removal proceedings after returning from a trip to his native Vietnam. Because he was an "arriving alien" he was not eligible for release on bond. However, our firm obtained a hearing date for cancellation of removal within a few weeks after his detention. We carefully constructed his removal case, using testimony of family members and documentary evidence. The Immigration Judge granted cancellation. Our client was released and his permanent residency was restored to him.