Can an illegal immigrant who remained in the US for 15 years after expiration of his student visa be deported if he applied asylum but did not attend hearing?

Yes. An illegal immigrant who remained in the United States for 15 years after the expiration of his student visa can be deported if he applied for asylum but did not attend his hearing.

When someone enters the United States and their visa expires, they are required to leave the country. If they fail to do so, they become an illegal immigrant. After one year of illegal presence, they can be subject to removal proceedings.

If someone is placed in removal proceedings, they have the right to apply for asylum. Asylum is a form of protection for people who are fleeing persecution in their home country. If someone is granted asylum, they are allowed to stay in the United States.

However, if someone is placed in removal proceedings and fails to attend their asylum hearing, they can be ordered deported in absentia. This means that they will be deported without ever having the chance to present their case to an immigration judge.

Therefore, it is important for illegal immigrants who are placed in removal proceedings to attend their asylum hearing, even if they do not believe that they have a strong case. If they fail to attend their hearing, they could be deported without ever having the chance to present their case.