Deportation on a criminal conviction will depend on the conviction.
Drug offences, theft offences, fraud offences, and violent felony generally make you removable from the United States.
Minor offences under criminal law or a conditional discharge may not necessarily equate to immigration purposes.
If you are dealing with a pending criminal case, it is very important that you speak with an immigration lawyer so you know the immigration consequences. Criminal lawyers have an obligation to inform you on the immigration circumstances.
The Senate Democrats have made a case to include a path to legalization for millions of immigrants in their $3.5 trillion bill to expand the country's social safety net. In a meeting with the Senate's Parliamentarian, Elizabeth McDonough, Democrats argued for their plan to give around 8 million immigrants the… Read More
Immigrants can lose the opportunity to obtain legal residency in the United States if they have received a criminal conviction. 212(h) waivers, fortunately, can be used by individuals with criminal records that are trying to obtain a Green Card. If you are in this situation, it is in your best… Read More
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