Tag: Inadmissible Offenses
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What happens if I have a conviction for an inadmissible crime when I am already in the US?
If you are a non-US citizen in the United States and you have a conviction that makes you inadmissible, that basically means that it’s going to get in the way of you achieving legal residency. So, for example, if you’re here in the United States and you have a pending application for residency, even though…
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What types of criminal charges can make me ineligible for legal immigration status or inadmissible?
For a non-US citizen in any immigration category, there are a large number of criminal offenses that can make you inadmissible. What’s inadmissible? Inadmissible is when somebody is trying to become a resident for the first time, get their green card for the very first time, but a criminal conviction is preventing them from being…
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Why does my Criminal Defense Attorney need to know Immigration Law? Crimmigration Services for Defense Attorneys & Their Clients
STERN Law, LLC was started in 2013 and became the first firm solely dedicated to crimmigration. It centers on building a fundamental understanding of criminal law, immigration, and its impact on the other. When a non-citizen is accused of a crime, they must also defend themselves against a litany of potential challenges to their immigration…
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Criminal Defense Charges for Non-U.S. Citizens
We Understand its Consequences For U.S. citizens, facing serious criminal charges can be one of the most difficult and terrifying moments in their lives. But for non-U.S. citizens, it’s even worse. A person from another country may find themselves facing a legal system they don’t understand, that isn’t spoken or written in their native language.…
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Defending Criminal Charges With Immigration Consequences
Being arrested is scary enough as a U.S. citizen. There are many unknown factors: your criminal charges could affect your employment and result in serious prison time. As a non-U.S. citizen, however, being arrested is even more life-changing.. Non-U.S. citizens with criminal charges have to worry about their future in the United States, on top…
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What Happens To Non-U.S. Citizens Who Get A DUI Charge?
Getting pulled over by the police is always a nerve-wracking and intense experience. When it involves an allegation of driving under the influence (DUI) – that encounter could affect your career, your finances, and your relationships. Everyone knows the consequences for driving under the influence are severe. For non-U.S. citizens, however, the experience is exponentially…
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New Public Charge Rule may affect your Green Card request
*Urgent USCIS announcement: Medical treatment related to Covid-19 will not be considered as a negative factor in a Public Charge analysis. In other words, get medical treatment if you’re sick, whether you can afford to pay for it or not.* Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court approved the implementation of the New Rule for…
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Can Green Card Holders Be Deported?
Can Green Card Holders Be Deported? Georgia Immigration Defense Attorney Our team of attorneys strategically fights your criminal case + protects your immigration status at the same time! Call now 404-418-4691 Deportation is one of the most common immigration proceedings that non-citizens can face. Illegal immigrants can be deported (removed) when they no longer have…
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What are the Grounds for Deportation?
Immigrants in the United States can face removal for a number of reasons. Understanding the grounds for deportations helps you determine the best ways to protect your legal status and avoid unwanted issues that could impact your family. The following explains the factors related to deportations as well as the Immigration and Nationality Act (I.N.A.),…
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Who Can Immigration Authorities Deport?
Immigration authorities have the right to remove individuals from the country for many reasons. Committing illegal acts and making false claims are common factors that lead to the deportation of immigrants. But other causes aren’t so obvious if you’re not familiar with immigration laws. Knowing what type of person the immigration authorities can deport is…