Posts in 2020

A criminal conviction can trigger serious consequences, such as hefty fines or years in prison. For immigrants, the stakes are even higher. A conviction could prevent you from qualifying for U.S. citizenship in the future, and it could even result in immediate deportation. If you aren’t a U.S. citizen, and you’ve been...

We are proud to announce a significant case success. Most recently, our Firm was able to vacate an Order of Deportation entered over 20 years ago against an Individual from Mali. The Male Applicant was accorded Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) status here in the U.S. As a...

Being arrested or charged with a crime can be a frightening experience—especially if you aren’t a U.S. citizen. Depending on your status and the alleged crime, you may face serious consequences, such as ineligibility for U.S. citizenship or even deportation. No matter your immigration status, however, you still have many rights. If...

Criminal activity will almost always have serious consequences in the United States, but the stakes are much higher for anyone without U.S. citizenship. While a U.S. citizen may owe criminal fines and penalties or spend time in prison, a noncitizen may have trouble qualifying for immigration benefits, retaining their...

One of the greatest benefits of U.S. citizenship is permanent protection against deportation. Even a criminal conviction will not trigger deportation for U.S. citizens. If you are a green card holder, however, you must take great care to follow both the law and the terms of your immigration status. When you, as...

Crimmigration refers to the relationship between criminal law and immigration law. A crimmigration case, for example, may involve an immigrant who has become deportable because of their criminal history. Especially in recent years, the U.S. government has devoted substantial resources to crimmigration cases. Adjudicating officers scrutinize applications and conduct...