Crimes and Deportability of Green Card Holders
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U.S. lawful permanent residents' (green card holders') right to stay in the United States for their entire lives depends entirely on their not becoming "deportable." That's a term from the U.S. immigration laws, which contain a long list of grounds upon which even a green card holder can lose his or her status (after a hearing) and be removed from the United States and barred from returning for a number of years.
Criminal activity is, not surprisingly, a major focus of the grounds of deportability. Here, we explore the various types of crimes that can make a green card holder deportable.
Overview of Crimes That Make a Green Card Holder Deportable
Overview of the grounds of deportability.
Explains how and why a green card holder may be removed from the U.S.
The U.S. immigration laws contain numerous grounds upon which non-citizens, including green card holders, may be deported back to their country of origin.
There are several reasons for the U.S. immigration authorities to deport an immigrant – that is, send the person back to his or her country of origin.
Green card renewals require fingerprint checks, making this a risky time for lawful permanent residents with a criminal record.
Impact of an arrest and conviction on immigration status.
DUIs and Deportation of Green Card Holders
Review of the most likely reasons for someone with a DUI conviction to be placed into removal proceedings.
A green card can indeed be revoked if the holder commits certain crimes, in some cases DUIs.
More articles about the effect of a DUI on an immigrant's legal status in the U.S.
Drug Charges and Deportation of Green Card Holders
Explains how you can become deportable for reasons to do with drug use or sales.
How drugs on your record can hurt your ability to maintain lawful permanent residence.
Felonies and Deportation of Green Card Holders
The U.S. immigration law concerning deportability for having committed an aggravated felony.
When a green card holder with a felony conviction may be removed from the U.S.
Crimes of Moral Turpitude and Deportation of Green Card Holders
Crimes involving moral turpitude can have serious immigration consequences, no matter what stage of the immigration process you are at.