Taborda Lima & Advogados Associados

Practice areas

Immigration and Global Mobility

Deportation, extradition and asylum

Proceedings involving the stay or removal of foreign nationals, including humanitarian protection.

Deportation, extradition, and asylum proceedings are directly related to the stay or removal of foreign nationals from national territory. While deportation and extradition deal with legal and criminal matters, asylum is a right granted to individuals who require humanitarian protection.

Deportation occurs when a foreign national violates the country's immigration laws, whereas extradition involves the surrender of a person to answer criminal proceedings in another country. Asylum, in turn, is granted to individuals who face political or religious persecution or other serious threats in their country of origin.

These proceedings involve international treaties and conventions, such as the Geneva Convention, which establish the rights and duties of those involved. Each case requires a detailed analysis to ensure that the procedures are carried out fairly and in accordance with the law.

Specialized legal counsel is essential to guarantee the defense of the foreign national's rights and to ensure that the proceedings are conducted ethically and transparently. This support is vital to protecting the integrity and safety of the individuals involved.