Is it possible for a lawyer to help accelerate date for someone who has been put on the waiting list to see an Immigration judge

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Is it possible for a lawyer to help accelerate date for someone who has been put on the waiting list to see an Immigration judge

Anonymous Jul 13, 2015 2 views 4 answers

A friend of mine has been put on the waiting list to see an Immigration Judge in 4 years from now to request a deportation waiver. Is it possible for a lawyer to make the waiting time shorter by talking to the Judge or there is nothing that can be done?

Aggie Rachel HoffmanImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CA · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T15:23:45+00:00

Aggie Rachel HoffmanImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CA

Aggie Rachel HoffmanImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CA · Jun 15, 2026

It may be possible to ask, but the request must have urgency of a humanitarian nature for it to be granted.

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Wendy Barlow · Answer 2 · 2026-06-15T15:23:45+00:00

It may be possible to have his merits hearing expedited. It honestly will depend upon more information about your friend's case.

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed · Answer 3 · 2026-06-15T15:23:45+00:00

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed · Jun 15, 2026

Sure it is possible. Whether it is possible in your case depends on the facts we know nothing about.

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Eric Mark · Answer 4 · 2026-06-15T15:23:45+00:00

It is possible to ask, but a good reason is needed. It is also possible to resolve the whole case and have the case closed if the person qualifies without ever going to court. There are many possibilities, which is why that person needs to hire an immigration lawyer.

Is it possible for a lawyer to help accelerate date for someone who has been put on the waiting list to see an Immigration judge

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