Deportation defense intake that flags an NTA or hearing date up front
Ask whether they're already in removal proceedings, have received an NTA or ICE notice, and have a U.S. citizen or LPR spouse, child, or parent — then collect their court papers before the case ever lands on your calendar.
The exact intake your removal and deportation defense leads complete
This is the real 7-question guided intake for Removal and Deportation Defense — the same flow your customers finish before you ever pick up the phone.
What a qualified removal and deportation defense lead should tell you
Legal representation for someone in active removal (deportation) proceedings, or facing an NTA, ICE notice, or final removal order, including cases where the client wants to reopen or appeal a past decision.
- In Removal (Deportation) Proceedings
- Received Any Immigration Papers
- In United States
- At Risk Being Removed
- Want Legal Help Stop
- Ever Been Arrested, Charged,
- Have Spouse, Child, Or
The questions your team needs answered
Every removal and deportation defense intake asks these — and why each one matters.
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Are you currently in removal (deportation) proceedings or do you have a court date with immigration court? | Being in active proceedings with a court date is the single strongest indicator that this is real, billable defense work rather than a general question. |
| Have you received any immigration papers or notices (for example, a Notice to Appear, a removal order, or a letter from ICE or immigration court)? | A confirmed NTA or ICE notice means the deadline is real and documented, not hypothetical, which shapes how fast the case needs attorney attention. |
| Are you currently in the United States? | Presence in the United States is close to a prerequisite for most removal defense strategies, so a no answer sharply changes what's even possible. |
| Are you at risk of being removed soon (for example, you have an upcoming hearing, a final order, or ICE is involved)? | An imminent removal risk signals a hard deadline the firm needs to react to quickly, separate from someone who is merely in the system. |
| Do you want legal help to stop or fight deportation or to reopen/appeal an immigration court decision? | Confirming the client actually wants to fight the removal or reopen a case filters out people who contacted the firm for an unrelated immigration question. |
| Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime in the United States? | A prior arrest or conviction can affect eligibility for relief, so the intake flags it for review rather than treating it as an automatic red flag. |
| Do you have a spouse, child, or parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (has a green card)? | A citizen or LPR spouse, child, or parent often opens up relief options like cancellation of removal, making the case more viable to take on. |
How Cliont scores removal and deportation defense leads
Every answer is weighted automatically — no manual review required.
Value signals
- In Removal (Deportation) Proceedings: yes
- Received Any Immigration Papers: yes
- In United States: yes
- At Risk Being Removed: yes
- Want Legal Help Stop: yes
- Have Spouse, Child, Or: yes
Lower-fit signals
- Ever Been Arrested, Charged,: no
See the lead your team receives
Removal Defense Lead
From first click to qualified lead
Follow people and businesses seeking counsel through one smooth, guided flow.
They land & meet you
Your video greeting plays instantly — a real face instead of a blank form.
They explain the matter
Smart questions adapt to their matter and capture the full scope.
They share the documents
The facts, dates, and any paperwork come attached, so you can assess the matter before the consultation.
You get a ready lead
Scored and qualified — waiting for you to win it.
Built for removal and deportation defense workflows
| Cliont capability | Removal And Deportation Defense application |
|---|---|
| Weighted lead scoring | Prioritizes leads who are in active proceedings, have received an NTA, and face an imminent hearing or ICE action — the three heaviest signals in this catalog. |
| Document upload widget | Collects the Notice to Appear, removal order, or ICE letter directly in the intake so you're reviewing the actual notice before booking a consultation. |
| CRM routing | Sends only leads that clear your score threshold — such as active proceedings plus a citizen or LPR family member — into your CRM as consultation-ready cases. |
| Lower-fit flagging | Marks leads with a disclosed arrest or conviction for extra review instead of silently dropping them, since criminal history alone doesn't rule out relief. |
Common removal and deportation defense lead scenarios
Fresh NTA with a hearing date
Client already has a Notice to Appear and a scheduled immigration court date, triggering several of the highest-weight signals so the intake flags the case for immediate attorney review.
Already removed and living abroad
Prospective client answers no to currently being in the United States, which sharply lowers the score since removal defense strategy is far more limited once someone is outside the country.
Prior criminal record complicates case
Client discloses a past arrest or conviction — the catalog's lower-fit signal — so the intake still forwards the lead but marks it for extra screening rather than auto-prioritizing it.
Citizen spouse could support relief
Client is in active proceedings and has a U.S. citizen spouse, raising the score and pointing toward possible cancellation-of-removal or family-based relief worth a consultation.
Reopening a years-old removal order
Client isn't in current proceedings but wants help reopening or appealing an old removal decision, so the intake still captures the request even without the acute hearing-date urgency.
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Removal and Deportation Defense lead-intake FAQs
How does the intake separate urgent removal cases from general inquiries?
Whether the client is currently in proceedings, has received an NTA or removal order, and is at risk of being removed soon are the highest-weighted questions in the catalog, so any combination of yes answers pushes the case toward the top of your queue.
What happens if the person isn't currently in the United States?
That answer carries the lowest weight in the catalog, since most removal defense strategies require the client's presence in the U.S. — the lead is still recorded but scored well below an active in-country case.
Does a past arrest or conviction automatically disqualify a lead?
No. Criminal history is treated as a lower-fit signal, not a disqualifier — the lead is still routed to your CRM, just flagged so you know to screen the underlying charges before booking a consultation.
Can this intake tell defense work apart from appeals or BIA matters?
The catalog asks directly whether the client wants help stopping deportation or reopening/appealing a decision, so you can see at a glance whether a lead belongs here or with your Immigration Appeals BIA and Federal intake.
What documents does the intake collect before a consultation?
It's built to gather the Notice to Appear, any removal order, or ICE correspondence the client has received, so you're reviewing the actual charging documents before you ever schedule time.
How much does having a citizen or LPR family member affect the score?
It's one of the higher-weighted questions in the catalog, because a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, child, or parent often opens up relief options worth exploring in a consultation.
Turn removal and deportation defense visitors into qualified cases
Give every removal and deportation defense visitor a guided intake instead of a dead contact form — and get a scored, qualified lead before you book a consultation.