Immigration Lawyer Clarifies Detention Risks During Interviews

An immigration lawyer, Abogada Leslie Reyes, recently addressed a common concern among immigrants: the fear of detention during their immigration interviews. In a video, Reyes clarified that not all applicants face the risk of detention. According to Reyes, only two specific categories of individuals are typically subject to detention during an interview: those who already possess a final deportation order and those with pending criminal charges. She emphasized that if an individual does not fall into either of these categories, there is no reason to delay their application process. Reyes highlighted the increasing processing times for immigration applications and warned against missing opportunities due to fear or hesitation. She also noted that immigration laws and policies can change, referencing past instances where eligibility criteria for certain reliefs, like TPS, were altered. Reyes encouraged individuals seeking clarity on their specific cases or assistance with their applications to contact her office for a consultation.