reopen an immigration deportation case

If you were deported in 2011 and have done nothing up to this time, I do not believe that it would be possible to open your case again for an appeal. Usually this is only possible where where you appealed on a timely basis. If you did not, you would probably only be able to reopen your case if the law in the area has changed or you had a deportable conviction vacated. In many instances where crimes are not involved, people who have been deported and have US citizen or permanent resident immediate relatives sponsor them may be able to apply for waivers of removal and of illegal stay in the US. An employer could also possibly sponsor for the green card and you could possibly use the need for your services in the country as a reason to apply for permission to return to the US prior to the 10 years bar of your deportation. I do note, however, that most illegal stays in the US for a year or more also incur a 10 year bar which can only be waived through showing extreme hardship to a permanent resident or US citizen spouse or parent.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.