If you have no immigration status in the United States and you are in ""removal"" proceedings, a few legal defenses are available that might make it possible for you to avoid being removed (deported). The types of relief from removal that are available to undocumented immigrants include but not limited to the following: Family-based adjustment of status, Asylum, Witthholing of removal, Cancellation of removal, Protections under Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Deferred action, prosecutorial discretion and others. If you are in removal proceedings, it is very important that you immediately contact an experienced immigration attorney that can help you avoid being deported.