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Will a domestic violence charges affect my immigration status?

Asked over 2 years ago - New York, NY

My husband got a restraining order against me from the criminal court and I got a restraining order against him from the family court. Now the case is hearing in the DV section of the supreme court. I am not guilty. In case if I plea guilty does the charges affect my immigration status? Did they deport me? Is there any way to drop the case?

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Kevin Lawrence Dixler

Reputation Level 19

Answered over 2 years ago. Immigration Attorney in Chicago, IL.

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If you plead guilty, then you 'may' be ordered deported based upon INA Section 237(a)(2)(E)(ii). An experienced immigration attorney should work with your criminal attorney before there is a conviction. A review of the actual State criminal statute is necessary.

We also need to know more information about whether you may qualify for relief. This can depend upon whether you are a lawful permanent resident, among other facts unknown at this time.

The above is general information and does not create and attorney-client relationship.

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Edward Jerome Blum

Reputation Level 16

Answered over 2 years ago. Domestic Violence Lawyer in Los Angeles, CA.

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You need to make sure that you and your lawyer arrange to plead to something that is not an aggravated felony for immigration purposes. You may need to contact a local immigration lawyer for assistance on what is/isnt an agg felony for immigration purposes.

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