What Crimes Warrant Deportation from the U.S.?

You must closely abide by all federal, state, and local laws if you wish to maintain lawful permanent resident status or nonimmigration visa status in the United States. That is, there are serious consequences if you are accused of and later found guilty of committing a criminal act. Or, found guilty of violating a legally-enforced immigration law. On the top of this list of such consequences is deportation. With that being said, please continue reading to learn the types of crimes that might warrant a deportation order from the U.S. and how an experienced Lyndhurst deportation defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Salvatore A. Falletta can help you remain in the country legally.

What crimes warrant a deportation order from the United States?

Aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude are the two categories of crimes that typically prompt a deportation order by an immigration law judge. On the one hand, an aggravated felony may be a violent or nonviolent offense that seriously violates federal and state laws. Examples of such are as follows:

• Assault.
• Murder.
• Rape.
• Robbery.
• Sexual crimes.
• Drug or weapon trafficking.
• Espionage.
• Fraud.
• Money laundering.
• Perjury.
• Sabotage.
• Tax evasion over $10,000.
• Treason.

On the other hand, a crime of moral turpitude may be considered a criminal act that goes against the morals of society. In other words, it may entail dishonesty and the intent to harm others. The aggravated felonies mentioned above may also be classified as crimes of moral turpitude, along with theft, larceny, and certain drug crimes.

What immigration law violations constitute deportation?

In addition to committing a criminal act, you may be up against deportation proceedings if you are found guilty of violating an immigration law. For example, this may apply if you are believed to have entered the country illegally before proceeding with your immigration application. Or, if you entered the country legally but later overstayed your duration of admissibility with your nonimmigrant visa.

Lastly, if you committed fraud on your immigration application to ensure your entrance into the country. A more specific example of this is if you lied about previously committing an aggravated felony or crime of moral turpitude in your home country. Or, if you applied for a marriage visa to gain immigration benefits rather than to foster a genuine relationship with a United States citizen.

Regardless of whether you are accused of a crime or an immigration law violation, you may be asked to defend yourself in front of an immigration law judge. You must try your best to explain yourself or take steps toward applying for a waiver promptly. Otherwise, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may be notified that they must physically remove you from this country’s borders.

Before you take any further initiative to apply for a visa, we urge you to consult a talented Baltimore County, Maryland immigration lawyer. Most definitely, the team at Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC is eager to work with you.