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  • Explained in plain language
  • 19 pages with step-by-step checklists
  • Includes a sheet to organize your case information

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What you’ll learn

Everything essential about a deportation case, in one guide

01

How to read your NTA

What to check on your Notice to Appear and how to look up your case status.

02

Your rights with ICE

What to do and what not to do if ICE comes to your home or detains you.

03

If a family member was detained

How to find them, what information to gather, and how to prepare to request bond.

04

The most common defenses

Asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, SIJS, U and T visas, and more.

05

Deadlines you can’t miss

Appeals, address changes, missed hearings, and voluntary departure.

06

How to avoid fraud

Who can legally help you and the warning signs of fake “notarios.”

Free guide · 2026 Edition
Deportation Defense Guide
Yohana Saucedo · YSL Immigration Lawyers
Who this guide is for

If any of these situations is yours, this guide is for you

  • You received a Notice to Appear or a notice from Immigration Court.
  • You have an upcoming hearing and don’t know how to prepare.
  • ICE detained your husband, wife, son, daughter, father or mother.
  • You missed a hearing or received a deportation order.
  • You want to be prepared and know your rights before anything happens.

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Attorney Yohana Saucedo
Who wrote this guide

Attorney Yohana Saucedo

Yohana came to the United States at age 16. She knows firsthand what it means to start over in a new country, and that story is why she has dedicated her career to defending immigrant families.

She has been a licensed attorney in Texas since 1999. Throughout her career she has helped hundreds of people obtain legal status, defended families from deportation, and represented victims of domestic violence and crime in obtaining permanent residency.

Outside the office, she volunteers at a clinic and takes part in community projects that empower women and immigrants.

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, 1999
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in European and International Law, University of Geneva, Switzerland, 2001
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, 1996
LicenseTexas, since 1999
OfficesAustin and Laredo, TX
ServiceEnglish and Spanish
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Frequently asked questions

Does the guide cost anything?

No. It is completely free. Just fill in your information and we’ll email it to you.

Does the guide replace an attorney?

No. The guide gives you general information so you can understand your process. Every case is different, so we recommend talking to an attorney before making any decisions.

Will someone call me after I download it?

If you authorize it, our team may contact you to offer a case evaluation. You decide whether to continue.

My case is urgent. What should I do?

If a family member was detained or you have a hearing very soon, don’t wait: call our Laredo office at 956-723-6121 or our Austin office at 512-476-9950, or schedule your consultation online.

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Request the guide today and, if you’d like the attorney to review your situation, schedule your consultation. Ask about our free case evaluation.

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