Phoenix Motions To Reopen Lawyer

If your or your loved one’s immigration application was denied or you received an order against you in immigration court, you can file a:

• Motion to reopen an immigration case: If you have new evidence that can support your case, you can file a petition to request the court to review the new evidence. This can also be an option if the initial filing application was incomplete, had errors, or was filed by yourself or your loved one without an immigration attorney.
• Motion to reconsider a case decision: If you do not have new evidence but believe the denial decision was made by mistake or through manipulation of the law, then you can appeal for a reconsideration of the decision. For example, applicants for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) must submit proof that they were living in the United States before their 16th birthday, such as school transcripts. If you submitted these documents and were still denied, you may file for reconsideration.
• Combined motion to reopen an immigration case and reconsider a decision: In some cases, clients may file a combined motion to challenge a decision and submit additional evidence to support their initial filing application.

If you decide to work with a motions to reopen immigration attorney in Phoenix, Arizona, our team at New Frontier Immigration Law can assist you with your case. We manage our clients’ cases, which can be a huge benefit if you or a loved one had to be deported and don’t currently live in the United States. If you are still in the country, we will continue to advocate for you to be able to legally live and work in the U.S.

We take the lead in representing you and will provide updates as your case moves forward. Once you become our client, you can expect the following:

• We will do our own investigation into your case to review your application, evidence materials, and other key information related to your case.
• We will collect additional evidence to support your appeal and contact necessary persons who may be able to aid your case.
• We will prepare legal paperwork on your behalf and file any additional forms necessary for your appeal.
• We will send an attorney to represent you in immigration court.
• For all other legal appearances, our legal team can also send an attorney to advocate for your interests and provide counsel when necessary.

You can learn more about our legal services in a free strategic session, where we’ll explain the appeals process and what you might experience in your case. If you have further questions or concerns, we will provide answers and legal guidance.

With immigration cases, there isn’t much time to act. If you received a denial notice on your immigration application, you can file an appeal but must do so within 30 calendar days after personal service of the decision (33 calendar days if you received the decision in the mail), according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

“Calendar days” means the filing period also includes Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the final day of the filing period lands on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period will end on the next day that doesn’t fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

Filing Periods for Appeals in Immigration Court Differs

If your case went to court and a judge ruled against you, then the time period for you to file an appeal differs slightly. Per 8 C.F.R. § 1003.23(b)(1), you have 90 days to file an appeal if you received an order of removal, deportation, or exclusion from the United States.

Whether you receive a notice in the mail or in trial, you must act quickly if you want to move forward with a motion to reopen your case and reconsider a denial decision. Our team may need to investigate your case further to better support your appeal, so do not hesitate to act as soon as possible.

At New Frontier Immigration Law, we manage our clients’ cases on their behalf, but we understand how nerve-wracking it might feel until your case gets settled. While you can always reach out to our team to answer any questions you have, you can also read some of the following resources to learn more about how you can file a motion to reopen your case:

• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides a unilateral motion notice on how to file a motion to reopen your case. Instructions are available in both English and Spanish. Si hablas español, hay instrucciones en español para saber como puede presentar una moción para reabrir su caso.
• The Department of Justice (DOJ) also provides instructions on how to file a motion to reopen your case as well as what eligibility requirements you must meet. This guide also informs you of which forms you must submit to petition for reopening your case.
• If you have additional questions about the motions process, the American Immigration Council (AIC) answers frequently asked questions in their resource guide.

If you or a loved one received a denial decision and would like to file a motion to reopen your case or reconsider the decision, you can work with an immigration lawyer at New Frontier Immigration Law. Our firm helps people in Phoenix, Arizona, get approved to live and work in the United States under legal status.

We can review your case and see how one of our Phoenix motions to reopen lawyers can assist you. Call now to receive a free strategic session with one of our team members.