Deportation
An order of deportation can seem like the end of your case. But under some circumstances, even a deportation order can be rescinded.
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When a Motion to Reopen is possible
You never received notice of your hearing
If you were never formally notified of your immigration court hearing, your deportation order was issued without you present. This makes you eligible to file a Motion to Reopen to re-do your immigration court hearings.
File any time.
You received notice, but exceptional circumstances prevented you from attending
If you received formal notice of your hearing, but unexpected circumstances such as serious illness or other emergency prevented you from attending, your case can be reopened.
File within 180 days of your last hearing.
Changes in Country Conditions
If you are pursuing asylum and conditions in the country you fear returning to have gotten worse, your case may be eligible to be reopened
File any time.
Two or more deportations?
No other relief available?
Appeal directly to ICE with a
Stay of Removal
It’s a longshot—but it’s still a shot.