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Extradition vs Immigration Removal
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant
Summary
Extradition is criminal cooperation; removal is immigration enforcement.
Short answer:extradition sends a person to another state for criminal trial or sentence under treaties; removal/deportation is immigration-law departure for status or violations. Procedures, standards and defences differ entirely.
FAQ
Is removal the same as extradition?
No.
Pending criminal case and migration?
Seriously affects diligence and admissibility.
Political offences?
Treaties often have exceptions — case-specific legal issues.
