QUESTION
How long would it take the government to deport someone?
Asked on Nov 27th, 2014 on Immigration - Maryland
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I have recently met someone who is going to school in the US to be able to learn English. He has only been in the country for about two months, and has been doing very well. A fellow student claims that this person is a drug dealer, and that is why his school has decided to make him go back to Istanbul. This decision was made very quickly, and Semih Ozel, the person who may be facing deportation, was not given any notice other than he had to leave the country by Friday evening. I do not understand why this could be happening, or why they will not let him plead his case. He is a good man, and has not done the things he is being accused of. I need to know what he is able to do so he is able to stay in the US and continue with his studies.
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The government is not yet involved as I understand from your question, and the actions that you describe appear to be that of the school. If the government becomes involved, it would typically issue a notice to appear for an immigration hearing. At the hearing, your friend would be able to raise any defenses for his ability to remain in the country legally. For example, if another school accepted him, he might be able to maintain his legal status in that way. If there is an issue as to whether he is a drug dealer, it would be the burden of the government to prove that he was.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Dec 23rd, 2014 at 1:38 PM