Information for Detained Immigrants: Deportation Defenses - Revision history

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	This article by [https://estrelladelpaso.org/ Estrella del Paso] explains deportation defenses, providing general information to help you figure out if you qualify for relief from deportation.		This article by [https://estrelladelpaso.org/ Estrella del Paso] explains deportation defenses, providing general information to help you figure out if you qualify for relief from deportation.

	''~~Composed by Estrella del Paso • Composed~~ by Estrella del Paso • Last Legal Review on January 16, 2026 • Last Edited on August 16, 2025''		''Originaly composed by [https://estrelladelpaso.org Estrella del Paso] • Last Legal Review on January 16, 2026 • Last Edited on August 16, 2025''

	== '''Caution!''' ==		== '''Caution!''' ==

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	''Composed by Estrella del Paso • Composed by Estrella del Paso • Last Legal Review on January 16, 2026 • Last Edited on August 16, 2025''		''Composed by Estrella del Paso • Composed by Estrella del Paso • Last Legal Review on January 16, 2026 • Last Edited on August 16, 2025''

			== '''Caution!''' ==

			U.S. immigration laws, policies, and practices continue to change rapidly in 2026. Before making any decisions, consult an immigration attorney. One way to find an attorney is through the [https://www.ailalawyer.com American Immigration Lawyers Association Find an Immigration Lawyer].

	== What is "relief"? ==		== What is "relief"? ==

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What is "derived U.S. citizenship"?

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	''Derived U.S. citizenship'' arises when:		''Derived U.S. citizenship'' arises when:

	~~(1)~~ You become a lawful permanent resident before you turn 18, and		# You become a lawful permanent resident before you turn 18, and
			# One of your parents becomes a U.S. citizen through naturalization before you turn 18.
	~~(2)~~ One of your parents becomes a U.S. citizen through naturalization before you turn 18.
	Depending on your birth year, the law may require that both of your parents were naturalized before you turned 18.		Depending on your birth year, the law may require that both of your parents were naturalized before you turned 18.

	Like acquired citizenship, your birth year determines the requirements, which can be complicated.		Like acquired citizenship, your birth year determines the requirements, which can be complicated.


	== How do you become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) through family? ==		== How do you become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) through family? ==

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	# Birth in the U.S. (commonly known as ''birthright citizenship'')		# Birth in the U.S. (commonly known as ''birthright citizenship'')

	# Through a parent or grandparent who is a U.S. citizen (acquired citizenship and derived citizenship).		# Through a parent or grandparent who is a U.S. citizen (acquired citizenship and derived citizenship).

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	If you are facing deportation, there are two main ways you might become a U.S. citizen:		If you are facing deportation, there are two main ways you might become a U.S. citizen:

	~~(1)~~ Birth in the U.S. (commonly known as ''birthright citizenship'')		# Birth in the U.S. (commonly known as ''birthright citizenship'')

	~~(2)~~ Through a parent or grandparent who is a U.S. citizen (acquired citizenship and derived citizenship).		# Through a parent or grandparent who is a U.S. citizen (acquired citizenship and derived citizenship).

	If you believe that you might be a U.S. citizen and are in the middle of deportation (removal) proceedings, talk to an immigration lawyer or [https://web.archive.org/web/20240627083046/https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1292.12 accredited representative] for help as soon as possible.		If you believe that you might be a U.S. citizen and are in the middle of deportation (removal) proceedings, talk to an immigration lawyer or [https://web.archive.org/web/20240627083046/https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1292.12 accredited representative] for help as soon as possible.

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	If you are facing deportation, there are two main ways you might become a U.S. citizen:		If you are facing deportation, there are two main ways you might become a U.S. citizen:

	# Birth in the U.S. (commonly known as ''birthright citizenship'')		(1) Birth in the U.S. (commonly known as ''birthright citizenship'')
	# Through a parent or grandparent who is a U.S. citizen (acquired citizenship and derived citizenship).
			(2) Through a parent or grandparent who is a U.S. citizen (acquired citizenship and derived citizenship).

	If you believe that you might be a U.S. citizen and are in the middle of deportation (removal) proceedings, talk to an immigration lawyer or [https://web.archive.org/web/20240627083046/https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1292.12 accredited representative] for help as soon as possible.		If you believe that you might be a U.S. citizen and are in the middle of deportation (removal) proceedings, talk to an immigration lawyer or [https://web.archive.org/web/20240627083046/https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1292.12 accredited representative] for help as soon as possible.

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	If you are facing deportation, there are two main ways you might become a U.S. citizen:		If you are facing deportation, there are two main ways you might become a U.S. citizen:

	~~(1)~~ Birth in the U.S. (commonly known as ''birthright citizenship'')		# Birth in the U.S. (commonly known as ''birthright citizenship'')
			# Through a parent or grandparent who is a U.S. citizen (acquired citizenship and derived citizenship).
	~~(2)~~ Through a parent or grandparent who is a U.S. citizen (acquired citizenship and derived citizenship).

	If you believe that you might be a U.S. citizen and are in the middle of deportation (removal) proceedings, talk to an immigration lawyer or [https://web.archive.org/web/20240627083046/https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1292.12 accredited representative] for help as soon as possible.		If you believe that you might be a U.S. citizen and are in the middle of deportation (removal) proceedings, talk to an immigration lawyer or [https://web.archive.org/web/20240627083046/https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1292.12 accredited representative] for help as soon as possible.

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	(1) You become a lawful permanent resident before you turn 18, and		(1) You become a lawful permanent resident before you turn 18, and

	(2) One of your parents becomes a U.S. citizen through naturalization before you turn 18.		(2) One of your parents becomes a U.S. citizen through naturalization before you turn 18.
	Depending on your birth year, the law may require that both of your parents were naturalized before you turned 18.		Depending on your birth year, the law may require that both of your parents were naturalized before you turned 18.

	Like acquired citizenship, your birth year determines the requirements, which can be complicated.		Like acquired citizenship, your birth year determines the requirements, which can be complicated.


	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

	[https://web.archive.org/web/20260630050939/www.texaslawhelp.org/article/information-for-detained-immigrants-deportation-defenses Information for Detained Immigrants: Deportation Defenses], ''TexasLawHelp.org'', archived by the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, June 30, 2026.		[https://web.archive.org/web/20260630050939/www.texaslawhelp.org/article/information-for-detained-immigrants-deportation-defenses Information for Detained Immigrants: Deportation Defenses], ''TexasLawHelp.org'', archived by the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, June 30, 2026.

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What is "relief"?

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	To seek relief, you generally apply to the immigration judge, who will set an individual hearing to decide your case. This article provides an overview of some of the most common forms of relief.		To seek relief, you generally apply to the immigration judge, who will set an individual hearing to decide your case. This article provides an overview of some of the most common forms of relief.

	== Can a U.S. citizen be deported?		== Can a U.S. citizen be deported? ==

	Being a United States citizen is the ultimate defense to deportation because U.S. immigration laws clearly state that citizens cannot be deported.		Being a United States citizen is the ultimate defense to deportation because U.S. immigration laws clearly state that citizens cannot be deported.