09/29/2026
Opening your mail to find a Notice to Appear (NTA) from DHS is overwhelming; but taking swift, strategic legal action is your best defense. 🏛️
An NTA marks the start of formal removal (deportation) proceedings in Immigration Court (EOIR). Here are the 3 non-negotiable steps you must take immediately:
1. Show up to every hearing. Skipping court results in an automatic deportation order in absentia, making future legal relief nearly impossible to secure.
2. Keep the court updated. If you change addresses, you must notify EOIR using Form EOIR-33 within 5 days. Not receiving court mail is not accepted as a defense for missing a hearing.
3. Secure experienced litigation counsel. Depending on your U.S. ties, length of stay, and family background, you may qualify for relief like Cancellation of Removal or Adjustment of Status.
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