Whether committed in the U.S. or overseas, a crime on someone's record can have a serious negative affect on the chances of successfully immigrating to the United States. It can also result in the deportation of someone who already has a nonimmigrant visa or a green card, or the destruction of his or her hopes of becoming a U.S. citizen. Learn more here.
Applying for a temporary visa or U.S. permanent residence? Make sure a crime in your past won't disqualify you.
A discussion of how a criminal record affects eligibility for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Applying for a temporary visa or U.S. permanent residence? Make sure a crime in your past won't disqualify you.
Analyzing whether a DUI on the record of a lawful permanent resident will result in inadmissibility.
As a prospective visitor or immigrant to the U.S., when participating on social media, make sure to not post anything to lead the U.S. government to believe you have committed a crime, are affiliated with a criminal or terrorist organization, or committed visa fraud.
A summary of the types of crimes listed within the U.S. immigration laws as making a visa or green card holder subject to removal.
Given the risk of deportation, any visa or green card holder within the U.S. needs to consider carefully the consequences of a guilty or no contest plea.
With a crime on someone's record, there's a good chance that an arrest by immigration authorities will be followed by detention.
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