How Can Criminal Charges Affect Immigration Proceedings?
If you have a criminal history, you need to speak with an experienced immigration attorney before applying for citizenship or being involved in other immigration proceedings. If the crime is considered serious, you risk not only being denied citizenship, but having your green card taken away from you and being deported. Immigration laws are very complex and each unique situation will be treated differently based on how the case is presented. This is important to keep in mind while we discuss the basics of how criminal charges can affect immigration proceedings.
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