Gabe Perez Secures Major Immigration Court Win, Keeping Father of Special Needs Children in the United States

Today marked a major immigration court victory. In a time when many families face removal and separation, Gabe Perez secured approval of a 42B Cancellation of Removal application under § 240A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, allowing a hardworking father to remain legally in the United States.

The court granted relief after finding that removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to the Respondent’s qualifying relatives. This standard is one of the highest in immigration law. It requires proof that the hardship would go far beyond what is typically expected when a parent is deported.

In this case, the father had done everything right. He works, pays taxes, supports his family, and has no criminal history. His two young children depend on him not only emotionally, but medically and financially.

One child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and is nonverbal. The child also suffers from Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Fine Motor Development Delay, Anxiety, Tachycardia, and a Speech Impairment. The evidence showed that this child requires constant supervision, structured intervention, speech therapy, behavioral therapy, and individualized educational planning.

The second child has been diagnosed with anxiety and depression. The mother serves as the full-time caregiver because of the intensive needs of the autistic child. The court found that removing the father would destabilize the entire family unit. His income, daily support, and involvement were essential to maintaining the children’s medical treatment and stability.

After reviewing the testimony and documentation, the court concluded that deportation would result in hardship substantially beyond what is normally expected in removal cases. The 42B application was granted.

This outcome reflects Gabe’s dedication, preparation, and relentless advocacy for his client and the client’s children. Cancellation of removal cases are complex and demand detailed evidence, compelling testimony, and a deep understanding of immigration law. Gabe’s work ensured the court fully understood the medical, emotional, and financial realities this family faced.

At Zendeh Del & Associates PLLC, we are proud to stand behind results like this. Our team is committed to protecting families in Galveston and throughout Texas who are facing removal proceedings. If you or a loved one needs help with a cancellation of removal case or any other immigration matter, contact our office today to schedule a free consultation. We are ready to fight for you.