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Being charged with a felony can be frightening, and it\u2019s even more concerning when you are subject to United States immigration laws. If you have received felony charges, it\u2019s important to understand how it could impact your immigration status. Even if you have a green card, you may be subject to deportation if you violate US law. Here\u2019s what you should know about felonies and deportation. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Will Any Crime Be Grounds for Deportation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a rule of thumb, only certain types of criminal\nconvictions can lead to deportation. Domestic violence, firearms convictions,\ndrug convictions, crimes of moral turpitude, and aggravated felonies may all\nlead to being deported. Aggravated felonies are not just those that involve\njail time, and the list includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Murder<\/li>
  • Espionage<\/li>
  • Drug trafficking<\/li>
  • Rape<\/li>
  • Sexual abuse of a minor<\/li>
  • Racketeering<\/li>
  • Money laundering (over $10,000)<\/li>
  • Tax evasion or other fraud (over $10,000)<\/li>
  • Obstruction of justice, perjury, or bribing a\nwitness<\/li>
  • Violent crimes with a sentence of a year or\nlonger<\/li>
  • And more<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    All of these crimes jeopardize your ability to stay in the\nUnited States, so contacting your immigration attorney as soon as possible is\ncritical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Can You Be Deported If You Are Appealing Your Conviction? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you have felony charges and were convicted by are on\ndirect appeal, you cannot be deported as a result. However, if you ask to\nvacate the conviction or file a habeas corpus petition, your felony conviction\nis considered finalized. As a result, the government can choose to start\ndeportation proceedings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Can You Come Back to the United States After Felony Conviction and\nDeportation? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you are deported, you need to wait either 5 years or 10\nyears, depending on the circumstances of your conviction, before you are able\nto return to the United States. If this is your second time being deported, you\nwill need to wait for 20 years. In some cases, the US will make an exception to\nthe rule if you ask Immigration. However, it is critical to understand that\nconviction and deportation specifically for an aggravated felony is likely\npermanent, and you may be unable to ever enter the country again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Learn More About the Immigration Process from The Law Office of Elizabeth\nAnu Lawrence <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you or a loved one are concerned about felony charges or\nother convictions that might jeopardize your immigration status, choose an\nexperienced firm like the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence to give you the\nhelp you need.  Please give us a call at\n443.352.3201. Skype and telephone consultation are both available to clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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