When a case can be reopened.
You did not receive notice:
You did not receive notice of the hearing, for example because of a change of address or a mail error.
Exceptional circumstances:
Exceptional circumstances kept you from attending, such as a serious illness or a family emergency.
Conditions changed:
Conditions in your home country changed and you are now in danger.
Errors in your prior case:
Errors in your prior case, including ineffective representation.
Deadlines matter.
Each type of motion has its own deadlines and requirements, and some can be filed at any time. A timely motion can also ask that removal be stayed while it is decided. That is why it is important to act quickly.
We also request continuances.
If your hearing is close and your case is not ready, we can ask the judge for a continuance (postponement) for good cause.
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This site is legal advertising. Attorney John A. Figueroa-Portalatin is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and is not admitted to practice law in Georgia. The practice of JAF Law Firm, LLC is limited to federal immigration and nationality law matters. The information on this site is general and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.