Immigration and Deportation: Can I Be Deported For a Crime?

When you’ve immigrated to the United States, it’s vital to maintain your right to reside within the country. However, if you’ve committed a crime or violated a law within the U.S., you may be eligible to face deportation against your will. Crimes that can lead to deportation from the United States include aggravated felonies, crimes of moral turpitude (CMT), drug crimes, stalking, terrorism, human trafficking, domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, and other harsh crimes. If you’re facing a criminal conviction as an immigrant, it’s essential to reach out to Albers & Associates for a consultation to advocate for your legal rights. Our experienced immigration lawyers can also work with you to help you understand crimes that may make you eligible to face deportation. 

What is Deportation for a Criminal Conviction?

Immigrants are essentially legally expelled from the United States when they are deported. So if you’ve committed a crime as an immigrant, you’re at risk of being deported, even if you’re a legal green card holder. When you’re deported, you’ll be forcefully removed from the country and required to return to your originating country. You’ll also be supplied with terms of your order that dictate when, or if, you can ever return to the United States. For some immigrants, you may be ordered to never return to the United States. For other individuals, you may have to refrain from returning to the United States for a set amount of years. You could face anywhere from 5 to 20 years… Which is a lot of time, especially if you have a family living within the U.S. 

Who Decides What Crimes Are Deportable Offenses?

Every country has its own set of laws governing immigration. Within America, immigration laws set the legal precedent surrounding how you are legally allowed to reside within the country. If you face a criminal conviction as an immigrant, you may have broken the rules that facilitated your immigration into the country. In addition, your criminal behavior may have caused harm to citizens residing within the U.S., so you may face removal proceedings.

Can I Defend My Case in Court? 

If you’re an immigrant facing criminal charges, it’s vital to get in contact with Albers & Associates for a consultation. Our experienced immigration lawyers can work with you to help you understand the severity of your crime, whether you may face deportation, and your right to defend your case within immigration court. In many instances, even if you’re facing deportation, you will still be able to defend your case within the court. Some individuals may even be eligible to file a waiver through an application. Contact Albers & Associates today to get a consultation started!

Speak to an Experienced Immigration Lawyer

Are you facing struggles related to immigration? If so, you need to contact the experienced immigration lawyers in Maryland at Albers & Associates. Albers & Associates can assist you with navigating complex immigration struggles and can advocate on your behalf for the best possible legal outcome. Get in touch with Albers & Associates for a consultation today! We have convenient offices located throughout Baltimore, Columbia, Westminster, Frederick, Towson, and Dundalk. Call us today at (443) 665-8030 or request a consultation online!