Do you have a final order of deportation? A Stay of Removal May Be Your Immediate Lifeline

Do you have a final order of deportation? A Stay of Removal May Be Your Immediate Lifeline

Learn How to Act Before It’s Too Late

Each day, we hear from families torn apart, parents living in fear of ICE, and individuals facing removal despite years of hard work and deep community ties in the United States.

If you or someone you love has been issued a final order of removal, or are worried about deportation due to recent immigration policy changes — there may still be a way to stop it.

The answer could be a Stay of Removal — a little-known but powerful legal protection that stops deportation in its tracks.

What Is a Stay of Removal?
A Stay of Removal is a formal request to pause deportation for a set period of time,  even if you already have a final order of removal.

It can give you and your family time to breathe, organize, and potentially apply for more permanent forms of immigration relief.

Who Should Consider a Stay of Removal?
You may be eligible if:

✅ You have a final order of removal or deportation
✅ You are on an Order of Supervision and checking in with ICE
✅ You or your family member has a serious illness or medical treatment in the U.S.
✅ You are the main caregiver to U.S. citizen children, disabled dependents, or aging parents
✅ You have a pending immigration case (asylum, U visa, I-130, I-601A, etc.)
✅ You have lived in the U.S. for many years and are deeply connected to your community
✅ Your deportation would result in extreme hardship to your family
✅ You are a victim of domestic violence, trafficking, or another crime

Even if you’ve been denied asylum or have lost an immigration appeal, this protection may still be available to you.

Why the Urgency?
ICE can enforce a removal order at any time, especially for those under supervision or recently paroled. With the recent termination of humanitarian parole programs like CHNV and aggressive enforcement measures ramping up, tens of thousands of individuals may now be at risk.

If you’ve received any communication from ICE, or are concerned that deportation may be imminent, you may have only days or weeks to act.

A Stay of Removal:

  • Prevents deportation while it is in effect
  • Can be renewed if your circumstances continue
  • Buys you time to explore pathways to legal status (asylum, TPS, family-based petitions, etc.)

What Is Required to Apply?
To request a Stay of Removal, you will need to:

Submit strong supporting documents, such as:

    • Medical records (yours or your family’s)
    • Birth certificates of U.S. citizen children
    • Proof of long-term residence (bills, taxes, school records)
    • Proof of pending immigration relief (e.g., USCIS receipts)
    • Letters from clergy, teachers, employers, or community leaders
    • Photos, affidavits, and statements showing your humanitarian hardship

What Does a Stay of Removal Offer?

  • ✅ Protection from deportation while the stay is active
  • ✅ Continued presence in the U.S. with your family
  • ✅ Time to pursue other legal remedies
  • ❌ It does not provide permanent status
  • ❌ It does not guarantee work authorization (although some humanitarian cases may qualify)

Even though it's not a green card, a Stay of Removal may be the one tool that prevents ICE from executing removal in a time of emergency.

Why Legal Representation Matters
Although you can file Form I-246 yourself, working with an experienced immigration attorney greatly improves your chances of success. Our firm helps clients:

  • Identify the strongest humanitarian and legal grounds for a stay
  • Draft persuasive cover letters and compile evidence
  • Coordinate the Stay of Removal with pending petitions (asylum, TPS, family-based, etc.)
  • Prepare clients for ICE check-ins and interviews
  • File renewals and explore longer-term relief pathways

We treat your case with urgency, discretion, and care—because we know what’s at stake.

Take Action: Book Your Confidential Case Review Today
If you are living with a final order of deportation or under ICE supervision, or if you’re simply scared about what’s next — don’t wait until it’s too late.

We’re currently offering emergency consultations for individuals who may qualify for a Stay of Removal. Even if you’ve been told “nothing can be done,” let us look at your case with fresh eyes.

✅ Consultations available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
✅ Same-week appointments available
✅ Remote and nationwide services

A Stay of Removal could be the difference between stability and deportation.

Don’t give up. We’re here to fight for your right to stay.