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Southern California Lawyer: Removal Hearing Appeals
Decisions made by judges in the federal immigration courts are subject to appeal, like any other type of court decision in the United States judicial system. If you have been ordered to return to your home country, denied asylum, denied an application for a visa, or denied cancellation of removal, an appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals Office (AAO) is your only option. Generally, an appeal must be filed within 30 days of the decision it seeks to overturn.
Confidential initial consultation about your removal appeal or visa application denial
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We are able to provide immigration legal services in languages including:
- Spanish
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Vietnamese
- Korean
- Japanese
- Bahasa Indonesian
- Tagalog
- Fukienese
The immigration law attorneys of Hanlon & Greene, P.C., in Pasadena, California, have extensive experience in handling appeals of contested removal proceedings and denials of relief, such as asylum, cancellation of removal and waivers to the BIA. We have the experience and professional capacity to handle visa application denials and removal orders in all Federal courts. Through diligent investigation of the facts and applicable law, we are able to design winning strategies to achieve the most positive results in any appellate matter for you and your family.
For more specific information about U.S. immigration laws, please visit these information centers:
- Immigration Law Practice Information Center
- Centro de información sobre inmigración en español
- Frequently Asked Questions about Immigration Law
- Articles
Mandatory deadlines for USCIS and federal court appeals of 30 days make a difference in a successful appeal strategy in any immigration matter.
Contact our offices to discuss your application denial or removal appeal right away. You will receive expert advice on your legal situation in a confidential consultation.

