3 Possible Reasons a U.S. Immigrant May Be Deported
There are various reasons as to why an immigrant residing in the US may be deported. These reasons apply to green-card holders too.
Deportations involve sending an immigrant back to their home country. The most prominent reason for sending an immigrant back to their home country is an illegal status. If an individual is living in the US without valid documentation, they are most likely to be deported.
Even as a legal resident you can be deported in the following circumstances:
Failure to Meet the Terms of the Visa and Maintain Legal Status
People living in the country as a non-immigrant are obliged to the terms of their Visa. On a temporary tourist Visa, non-immigrants aren’t allowed to work in the USA. If they are caught working illegally, they will be deported.
Failure to Inform the USCIS of a Change of Address
It is a crime for immigrants to move to a new place without informing the USCIS. Immigrants have 10 days to officially upgrade their information with the USCIS; failure to do so can result in deportation. It can easily be done on the USCIS website.
Committing Deportable Crimes
Some (not all) crimes are considered deportable offences. These crimes are listed under Section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. People that are involved in domestic fraud, smuggling, espionage, terrorism, domestic violence and sabotage will be deported. Those that have conducted heinous crimes such as rape and murder will also be deported.
Individuals that have been convicted of crimes should make sure the court doesn’t label their offences as an “aggravated felony” or a “crime of moral turpitude”. Generally, a crime will be referred to as a “misdemeanor” but immigration authorities will categorize it differently in order to implement their law. In some cases a small misdemeanor can still result in a deportation.
Breach of Immigration Law
Unfortunately, it’s fairly common for people to violate immigration law but anyone who gets caught doing so, is susceptible to deportation. Breaching immigration law involves crimes such as human smuggle of others into the USA and fraudulent marriages.
If you or a loved one is in the midst of getting deported, hire an immigration lawyer to defend yourself. Sometimes deportation is enforced unjustly and you’ll need a qualified lawyer to fight against it.
An experienced immigration lawyer will have the knowledge and expertise needed to best represent you in court and to maintain your status as a US resident.
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