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There are many different reasons as to why an immigrant may be deported from the United States. For example, an immigrant may be considered an inadmissible alien due to terrorist suspicion, criminal records, certain diseases, or entrance into the United States illegally. If the government decides that an immigrant’s status should be questioned, the process of deportation beings. Also known as the removal process, the deportation process can be very complicated, especially for those just entering our country. The process usually goes as follows: * If an immigrant is to be considered to be deported, the deportation process begins. The process generally starts with the Department of Homeland Security, or the DHS, issuing the individual a “notice to appear”. This document has important information including the name and country of origin for the individual, an order to appear in immigration court, and the nature of the situation. This additional information will include how the individual broke the law, the reason for the summons, the right to an attorney, and the consequences of failing to appear. * There are a number of situations where a “relief from removal” is possible. In these cases, the individual may not be deported for a … Continue reading