Reopening Immigration Cases

Reopening Immigration Cases in Annapolis, Maryland

Immigration cases or decisions can sometimes be reopened after USCIS has denied your petition. When it seems that you have no options left, the Law Offices of Marc D. Schifanelli can help you take action to reopen your immigration case.

Contact our offices at (866) 451-2176 to discuss your options for reopening an immigration case.

What Types of Cases Can Be Reopened?

Our firm handles many types of case reopenings, including the following:

• An immigration judge has issued a final deportation order and the time for appeal has passed
• The Board of Immigration Appeals denied or dismissed your appeal
• You have sought legal representation to file a writ of mandamus after unnecessary delay in your case
• A PERM labor certification has been denied

What Are Grounds for Reopening a Case?

Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of the reasons why cases may be reopened. For example, new evidence may be available that was not available while your case was pending or the circumstances of your personal situation have changed or the circumstances in your country of origin have changed to your detriment. Cases may even be reopened if the lawyer on your case made a serious mistake. Motions to reopen immigration cases can seem like getting a second chance from the Board of Immigration Appeals or the Immigration Judge.

As well-qualified and knowledgeable immigration lawyers, we know that courts often grant motions to reopen immigration cases when there is a change in circumstances, like your marriage to a U.S. citizen or new political unrest in your home country.

Attorneys Who Know the Importance of Acting Quickly

If you have received a final deportation order or if your visa petition has been denied, it is important to act quickly if you plan to reopen your case. Although there are some circumstances in which time limits can be waived, motions to reopen or reconsider must be filed within strict time limits. At the Law Offices of Marc D. Schifanelli, we know how crucial court deadlines are for our clients. So, we respond quickly, working hard and keeping track of deadlines so that our clients are given every opportunity to succeed. Our clients should also know that if there is crucial new evidence in their cases, they may be able to file a motion to reopen, even if the court's time limits have already expired.

Talk to Us: We Speak Your Language

We speak Spanish, French, German, Serbo-Croatian, Hindi and Guarani. To talk to us about motioning the court to reopen your case, call our Maryland law firm at 1-866- 451-2176