2016

Will A Felony Negatively Impact Your Chances Of A Green Card?

While committing a felony isn’t a good idea for anyone, it is an especially bad idea for someone who is in the United States on a green card or visa. After committing the felony, immigration officials have the right to downgrade your status or deport you based on the nature of your crimes. Crimes labeled as “aggravated felonies” carry rough penalties for individuals who are not US citizens. Furthermore, committing an aggravated felony may even make you ineligible for a green card and cause you to be barred from coming back to the United States.

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FAQs About Foreign-Born Children And Citizenship

In the United States, not being a legal citizen can limit some of your child’s opportunities. For instance, without citizenship, your child might not be able to receive financial aid or even run for political office. If you are unsure whether or not your child will be regarded as a citizen or if you need to obtain citizenship for him or her, here is what you need to know. What If You Are a Naturalized Citizen?

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