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IMMIGRATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. I was arrested and charged with a crime. If I am convicted will it affect my immigration status?

If you are not a citizen, an arrest and/or conviction can affect your immigration status. Certain criminal convictions can directly lead to being placed in removal proceedings (also commonly referred to by their old name "deportation proceedings"). If you are not a United States Citizen and you have been charged with a crime, it is particularly important that consult with an attorney that is familiar with the criminal and immigration laws. It is important that before you plead to a criminal charge you are fully aware of the immigration consequences of the criminal conviction.

2. I am a United States Citizen. For whom could I file immigration petitions?

As a United States Citizen, you can file petitions for your parents, spouse, children and siblings (brothers, sisters). Spouses, parents and children under the age of 18 are considered immediate relatives and could obtain their permanent residence in a relatively short time. Visas for sons and daughters (children over the age of 18) and siblings are subject to availability and may take years. Despite the fact that the visas may take years, we recommend that people file them as it may be the only option available and because time passes and soon enough the visa will be available, but only if a petition is filed.

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If you have an Immigration-related or any other questions,
e-mail us at:

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Detainee Locators:

Online Detainee Locator System. Use this page to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody, or who was released from ICE custody for any reason.

https://locator.ice.gov/odls/homePage.do http://www.bop.gov/inmate_locator/index.jsp

Immigration Court

For information about a matter before the immigration court, you may call 1-800-898-7180 to speak with them directly. Applications for relief from removal, and other applications requested by the immigration judge must be filed directly with the immigration court.

See also:
http://www.justice.gov/eoir/npr.htm.

Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)

For information about a matter before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), you may call (703) 605-1007 where you can obtain automated information or speak with a live representative during office hours.

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