How can an arrest or conviction impact my immigration status?

Under U.S. immigration law, certain criminal offenses can render an immigrant inadmissible or deportable. A person can be deported, sometimes unexpectedly, due to a conviction of a crime that goes on their record.

What are the immigration consequences of criminal activity for immigrants?

The page lists consequences including delays with your visa, denial of your visa, removal or deportation, and denial of immigration benefits.

Can an Arrest or Conviction Impact Immigration Status?

Q: Can minor offenses make immigrants deportable?

The page states that, under the Trump administration, criminal offenses that qualify immigrants for deportation have increased and now include many minor offenses.

Q: Can taking a plea to drug or assault charges lead to deportation even without jail time?

Yes. The page explains that some immigrants do not realize taking a plea to some drug and assault crimes, even if they do not serve any jail time, can still get them deported.

Q: If I was injured in an accident and arrested or charged, can I still pursue compensation?

The page notes that arrests stemming from accidents, such as a car crash or altercation, do not eliminate your right to compensation if you were injured. Even if criminal charges are filed, you may still pursue a personal injury claim for your injuries, and your immigration status does not bar you from seeking compensation.

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Have you been arrested by police? Are you worried about how your arrest and possible conviction might impact your immigration status? Under U.S. immigration law, certain criminal offenses can render an immigrant inadmissible or deportable. However, under the Trump administration, criminal offenses that qualify immigrants for deportation have increased and now include many minor offenses.

A person can be deported, sometimes unexpectedly, due to a conviction of a crime that goes on their record. Unfortunately, some immigrants do not realize that taking a plea to some drug and assault crimes, even if they do not serve any jail time, can still get them deported. If you are working in the U.S without documentation and you are charged with a crime, your status can be changed to inadmissible and you will face deportation.

Consequences of criminal activity if you are an immigrant include:

Delays with your visa
Denial of your visa
Removal or deportation
Denial of immigration benefits

It is also worth noting that arrests stemming from accidents, such as a car crash or altercation, do not eliminate your right to compensation if you were injured. Even if criminal charges are filed, you may still pursue a personal injury claim for your injuries. Your immigration status does not bar you from seeking compensation, and an experienced attorney can help you navigate both matters at the same time.

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