What Happens with My Immigration Status if I Have Criminal Charges?

It is important to know that any criminal charge or arrest may impact negatively in your immigration status and may cause the Immigration Service (USCIS) to deny your case, to start a removal proceedings or to detain you.

The next infographic explains what types of convictions usually cause problems with the USCIS (i.e. crimes of moral turpitude and aggravated felonies), and what are the procedures that a qualified immigration and criminal lawyer may take to protect you (i.e. amotion to vacate a criminal conviction or a motion to modify a criminal sentence).

Can I still be eligible for U.S. citizenship if I have a criminal charge or conviction?

In some instances you may still be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship even if you have a criminal charge or conviction, but this will depends on several factors such as the type of crime that you were charged with, the basis of the charge, whether or not you have been convicted, and the type of sentence you received. Some criminal actions will render you ineligible for U.S. citizenship, while others will not. An immigration attorney with criminal experience will be best suited to help you determine if you are eligible to file for naturalization and should be consulted, if you have had a criminal charge and are interested in applying for U.S. citizenship. If you would like an appointment with the criminal and immigration lawyers of FitzGerald Law Company call us at: (617) 545-0715 or fill out an appointment request form.

Our criminal and immigration lawyers at FitzGerald Law Company are well experienced litigating both criminal and immigration cases. Read some case stories about how we have successfully defended clients facing both criminal charges and immigration problems.

If you think that you have a criminal charge that might affect your immigration status or visa eligibility call our office to schedule an appointment today at (617) 303-2600 (ext. 0) or request an appointment with one of our highly qualified lawyers in Boston, MA. We can also help you or your family members with any legal problem in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury or any other Immigration Process.

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The FitzGerald Law Company Team

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