A deportable offense is a criminal conviction that can lead to deportation from the United States. Five types of transgressions can become deportable offenses, including crimes involving moral turpitude, aggravated felonies, drug offenses, gun offenses, and domestic violence crimes.

Defensive asylum is a strategy used by undocumented immigrants facing deportation proceedings to avoid removal. It involves applying for asylum during the removal process, giving the individual one last chance to present their case before an immigration judge. To qualify, you must be located in the United States, at the border, or a U.S. port of entry.

Overstaying your visa can result in a ban from reentering the United States. The ban length depends on the duration of the overstay. For instance, overstaying your visa for three years can result in a 180-365-day ban, while overstaying for 10 years can result in a one-year ban or longer. Overstaying your visa can also make it difficult to obtain future visas or citizenship.