Many crimes can affect a person’s immigration status, including:
- Crimes of moral turpitude: These involve dishonesty, such as fraud, theft, and perjury.
- Drug offenses: This includes both drug possession and drug trafficking.
- Domestic violence: This includes crimes such as spousal abuse, child abuse, and neglect.
- Firearms offenses: This includes illegal possession or use of firearms.
- Human trafficking: This includes both sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
- Aggravated felonies: This includes serious crimes such as murder, rape, and kidnapping.
- Terrorism-related offenses: This includes crimes related to terrorism, such as providing support to a terrorist organization.
In addition to these specific crimes, any crime that results in a prison sentence of one year or more can also affect a person’s immigration status. It’s important to note that even if an individual is not convicted of a crime, an arrest or charge can still impact their immigration status. If you have questions about how a specific crime may affect your immigration status, it’s important to speak with an experienced immigration attorney.
