Can a shoplifting charge affect my wife's immigration visa application, can this lead to deportation

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shoplifting: My wife has been arrested for shoplifting for goods worth lessthan $100. they took finger prints. It is her first offense. I am here on working VISA and my VISA will expire in next 3 months.
1) will my wife get deported
2)what are the chances that there wont be any penalty other than $$fine
2) can she travel to home country for vacation ? or will they ask for not to leave the country until the final decision is done?
3) will this affect our future entries in to U - Is this your question? Add additional information

Answers (1)

David Carl Beyersdorf

This attorney is licensed in Washington and 1 other state. Posted about 1 year ago.

Any theft could be considered a crime of moral turpitude and can negatively affect immigration and residency status. Your wife needs to either consult with a private lawyer or her public defender. One suggestion that I have is to look into a civil ompromise of the misdemeanor. Under Washington law, you can come to an agreement with the crime victim wherein you "make the whole" by repaying them (sometimes there might also be a substantial payment to the store). If you get the store's agreement, the court will dismiss the case. Good Luck

David C. Beyersdorf

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