In order to request the suspension of a deportation in the United States, immigrants must submit a series of documents to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and comply with due process.
According to La Nación, for the temporary suspension of deportation, the agency requires three documents that certify the identity of the applicant such as:
- An original passport, valid for at least six months after the requested period.
- Copy of the passport with a minimum validity of six months, accompanied by a birth certificate or another identity document.
- A proof of application for a passport or travel document if the country of origin requires a passport and the applicant does not possess one. This includes a copy of the application, proof of payment, and any communication received regarding the process.
There are additional documents that can be submitted to ICE for the suspension of a deportation, such as medical history if the reason is a health condition. For this, a report from the treating physician must be included detailing the illness, treatment, and specific needs; also arrest records if the applicant was previously detained. In this case, police reports and resolutions for each case must be presented, as well as the conviction history if the applicant has a criminal record.
Official documents regarding trials, sentences, and convictions must be attached, along with a summary explaining the reasons for requesting the suspension of deportation and documents supporting the petition.
ICE and the Process of Deportation Suspension
La Nación explained that after having submitted the request for suspension of deportation, immigrants must go through a process with ICE, whose agents take fingerprints and photographs, also check their criminal records, and verify that the information provided matches reality. If they find discrepancies in the information provided, they halt the process immediately and may deport the person at once.
In addition, they register the immigrant in the databases of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
If ICE approves the suspension of deportation, the applicant will be given an Order of Supervision (OSUP) with certain conditions. Sometimes, they may pay a bond of $1,500.
The suspension of deportation can be revoked if the immigrant is arrested or convicted of any crime.