Reopening a decades-old deportation case
July 23, 2026
Reopening a decades-old deportation case
From ICE Detention to a Second Chance: Case Success Story
Think a decades-old deportation order is impossible to overturn—especially with a criminal record and prior denied motions? Think again.
In this video, we break down a recent real-world success story where an Immigration Judge reopened a 1995 removal order for a client facing active ICE detention. Learn how our office successfully utilized a sua sponte motion to reopen by proving exceptional circumstances, long-term rehabilitation, and a path to a green card through an approved marriage petition.
If you or a loved one are facing a complex immigration battle, this case proves that it is never too late to fight.
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