If ICE has issued a Notice to Appear or detained a loved one, time matters. Castel & Hall LLP defends clients at the Boston Immigration Court, pursuing bond when available and building a path to relief. We explain the master calendar and individual hearing process, gather evidence, and align your defense with long-term goals like work authorization and family stability. Many cases involve apply for asylum, cancellation of removal, or adjustment based on marriage or other petitions.
A case begins with an NTA; hearings are scheduled before an immigration judge, and an ICE attorney prosecutes the charges. Relief can include asylum, withholding, protection under the Convention Against Torture, or cancellation for permanent residents (LPR) and non-LPRs. We prepare testimony, country evidence, and legal briefing while evaluating immigration waivers to overcome inadmissibility or removability grounds.
Often, yes—unless subject to mandatory detention. Bond requires showing you’re not a danger or flight risk. Evidence of family ties, housing, and work helps. Adverse decisions can be appealed.
Cancellation of removal (for certain LPRs/non-LPRs), adjustment of status, waivers, U/T/VAWA relief, TPS, or voluntary departure may be options. The right choice depends on your history and equities.
You may move to reopen an in-absentia order if you lacked proper notice or had exceptional circumstances. Deadlines are strict; act quickly.
Yes. Some convictions trigger removability or bar relief. Coordinate both cases—criminal pleas must be immigration-safe.
DHS may pause or dismiss certain cases based on priorities and equities. PD guidance changes; a strong packet (family ties, work, health) increases your chances when PD is available.
No. Have your attorney communicate. Statements can be used against you and may complicate bond or relief strategies.
We develop compelling affidavits, obtain expert reports, and present witnesses who speak to hardship and rehabilitation. If the judge denies relief, we evaluate appeals to the BIA and federal court options where available. Castel & Hall LLP communicates clearly—in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Haitian Creole—so clients understand each step.