What is a Withholding of Deportation?

A Withholding of Deportation is a legal status granted by the U.S. government in Washington that allows certain individuals to remain in the country without risk of deportation. This status is generally granted to those who demonstrate that they would face extreme hardship or persecution if they were deported to their home country. This status is only available to those who were already present in the United States or were granted lawful admission to the United States. In order to receive a Withholding of Deportation, an individual must first file the appropriate form (Form I-4) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This form contains information about the applicant’s immigration status, family members, and other pertinent information. After the form is filed, an ICE officer will review the case and determine whether the individual is eligible for the status. If the individual is granted the Withholding of Deportation, they will be able to remain in the United States without fear of deportation. This status does not provide the individual with the ability to obtain a green card or become a U.S. citizen, but it does provide the individual with certain rights and benefits, such as the ability to work and receive some forms of public benefits. The Withholding of Deportation status is generally granted on a case-by-case basis, meaning that each individual’s situation will be carefully evaluated before a determination is made. Individuals who are granted this status can expect to remain in the United States until their circumstances change, at which point the status may be revoked.

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Una Withholding de Deportación es una forma de aliviar la deportación de una persona de Estados Unidos. Se concede por la Agencia de Servicios de Inmigración y Ciudadanía (USCIS) a aquellas personas que demuestran que su deportación produciría un grave daño o peligro para ellos mismos si regresan al país de donde vinieron. La persona que recibe una Concesión de Retención de Deportación recibe una autorización especial de USCIS para quedarse legalmente en los Estados Unidos por un período determinado. A pesar de que una persona con una Concesión de Retención de Deportación se le permite quedarse legalmente en los Estados Unidos, no reciben el estatus de residencia permanente o no reciben una tarjeta verde. Esta concesión solo es una consideración temporal que permite a un individuo con problemas inmigratorios quedarse en el país. Además, la persona con una Concesión de Retención de Deportación aún puede estar sujeta a la deportación si se incumple alguna de las leyes de inmigración. Por lo tanto, es importante que cualquier persona que reciba esta concesión siga las leyes de inmigración de los Estados Unidos para evitar una deportación.

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