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Changes in US immigration law during
the late 1990s significantly increased the negative immigration
consequences of criminal convictions and conduct for foreign
nationals. As result of these changes, a foreign national criminal defendant
may now face the possibility of being placed in immigration detention and
removed from the United States for even relatively minor criminal
offenses, often without any prospects for a waiver or any other
relief. Additionally, with increased government resources being directed towards enforcing immigration consequences, it is far less likely
nowadays
that an individual who has become subject to removal proceedings due
to a criminal conviction or conduct will not be detected.
If you are a foreign national, and
have previously been convicted of a criminal offense, we strongly
recommend you contact our office to discuss how your conviction
might affect your ability to travel or immigrate to the US. If
you are currently facing criminal
charges, it is crucial that you and your criminal defense attorney
understand
what the immigration consequences of your resulting conviction will
be. Our office can work alongside your criminal defense
attorney to assess the consequences of a conviction, and, if
possible, formulate strategies on how to limit those consequences.
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PLEASE NOTE: Immigration law and regulations change
frequently. In order to protect yourself you should make sure that
you understand the laws and how they apply to you. If you
have questions about your status, you should consult an expert. If you would like to be notified about recent
changes to this website, or if you would like to receive Immigration
Tips by email, please provide us with
your email address. If
you would like help from Ms. Chappell-Daly,
please contact her.
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