Appear
in court
Fail to appear
in court
Judge finds whether the
immigrant is removable
Found “removable
as charged”
This is not a removal order
☑️ Win case
Immigrant proves
they are not removable
Defend case
Including asylum claims,
withholding of removal,
cancellation of removal,
other claims
☑️ Win case
Lose case
Appeal
Argue case through
the court system
☑️ Win case
Exhaust
options
Accept final
removal order
(deportation)
Fail to appear
in court
Appear
in court
Judge finds whether the
immigrant is removable
Found “removable
as charged”
This is not a removal order
☑️ Win case
Immigrant proves
they are not removable
Defend case
Including asylum claims,
withholding of removal,
cancellation of removal,
other claims
☑️ Win case
Lose case
Appeal
Argue case through
the court system
☑️ Win case
Exhaust
options
Accept final
removal order
(deportation)
Fail to appear
in court
Appear
in court
Judge finds whether the
immigrant is removable
☑️ Win case
Immigrant proves
they are not removable
Found “removable
as charged”
This is not a removal order
Defend case
Including asylum claims,
withholding of removal,
cancellation of removal,
other claims
☑️ Win case
Lose case
Appeal
Argue case through
the court system
☑️ Win case
Exhaust
options
Accept final
removal order
(deportation)