Santa Maria, CA asked in Immigration Law for California

Q: By accident to a police officer I disclose that my mom is undocumented

Should I be worried about her being deported?

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Ashley Negrette
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Ashley Negrette
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Thank you for your question. Here is my response:

Since your mom is in the U.S. without status she is always at risk of being deported. However, she may have some options available such as a petition through US citizen relatives. I encourage you to contact an attorney for assistance to ensure that if your mom is arrested by ICE she will have a defense in immigration court.

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