It is very important that you act fast when you are served with a Notice to Appear (NTA) for deportation proceedings. The NTA will inform you of the immigration charges against you and the date of your first hearing before an immigration judge. Ignoring appearances will automatically lead to a deportation sentence against you, impeding your future attempt to enter the US. You should first get in touch with an immigration attorney who will evaluate your case and counsel you on possible defenses against these charges. Asylum, cancellation of removal, or status adjustment with regard to family ties, humanitarian concerns, or other considerations could be among the possible relief actions. Should you lack a strong defense, you can seek voluntary departure to remove potential future reentry bars against you. To support your case—that of legal status, family ties, employment, or humanitarian grounds—you have to begin compiling evidence. Deportation orders of an immigration judge can be taken to the Board of Immigration Appeals and in some situations, to the U.S. Court of Appeals. 8 U.S.C. § 1229a, in particular, guides removal procedures and describes the rights of noncitizens in immigration court.