Immigrants often live in fear of being deported to their home countries. With the language barrier and so much incorrect information circulating throughout the immigrant community, it can be challenging for immigrants to understand how they can protect themselves against deportation.

You have the ability to take control over your situation to reduce the chaos that accompanies the deportation process.

1. Keep the Door Closed

One way that you can protect yourself against deportation is by keeping your door closed to government officials. Representatives from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division do not have the right to enter your home without a warrant unless they are invited inside.

This warrant must be signed by an immigration court judge. If no warrant is obtained and you don't open your door, ICE officials will be forced to leave. Ask any ICE representatives that come to your door to slide the warrant under your door or place it against a window so that you can read the details.

Doing something as simple as keeping your door closed until a warrant is produced will help you avoid a lot of the problems associated with deportation proceedings.

2. Remain Silent

The Constitution of the United States offers people protection against incriminating themselves in any criminal case. If you are taken into custody by an ICE official, you should exercise this right by remaining silent.

The only thing you should say to ICE officials is "I am exercising my right to remain silent until I speak with my attorney." This simple phrase will prevent you from saying anything that can be used against you in a court of law.

3. Contact an Experienced Attorney

The help of an experienced immigration attorney will be crucial in preventing your unlawful deportation. It's important that you contact an attorney as quickly as possible to improve your odds of beating a deportation case.

Your attorney can explain your rights and determine if any documentation the government is asking you to sign is relevant to your case. An attorney who speaks your native language can be extremely beneficial in avoiding misunderstandings that could derail your case.

Once you retain a legal representative, all communications regarding your deportation case must go directly through your attorney. You won't have to deal with the stress of fielding phone calls or replying to written notices when you have an immigration attorney in your corner.

For more info, contact a deportation defense attorney.