If you have a Green Card and have been convicted of an aggravated felony after 1996, there is little you can do to stay in the United States to fight for the Green Card aside from making some type of asylum claim.
Under certain circumstances, if you have an aggravated felony with your Green Card obtained in the United States and you have a way to obtain your Green Card again through marriage to a citizen, or have a child who’s over 21, you will be eligible for a Green Card again with a waiver.
In order to be eligible for cancellation of removal, you must have had a Green Card for five years, have been in the United States seven years prior to the commission of your crime that makes you inadmissible, and cannot have been convicted of an aggravated felony.
Understanding what rights you are and are not afforded with your green card can be complex. The USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) governs a green card holder’s ability to petition for certain individuals to travel to and live in the U.S. If you are a green card holder… Read More
Immigration law is complex and often stressful to navigate in the United States. There are an abundance of steps and required paperwork that must be completed before you can enter, work, and live in the country. While you likely reviewed your immigration application many times, minor errors often slip through… Read More
A major and valid fear for many foreign nationals in the United States is being deported. Understanding what removal proceedings are and how they work is crucial for any immigrant in the United States. Continue reading and consult with an experienced deportation and removal defense attorney in NYC for skilled… Read More
