Not all criminal history disqualifies an applicant from receiving a visa or green card. Generally speaking, immigration authorities may deny entry if you have been convicted of any of the following crimes of “moral turpitude”:
Even crimes that normally would render a person inadmissible may be subject to a waiver under certain circumstances. Moreover, convictions that appear to have been politically motivated may not result in disqualification.
Contact a firm that can help you deal with your criminal history
While immigration law is generally not kind to those with criminal records, our attorneys at Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC know the exemptions and intricacies that can allow our clients in New York City to avoid removal or start a new life in America. Contact our experienced immigration lawyers in New York City City today at (212) 258-0713 for creative solutions to your complex immigration problems. For an office appointment in Boston, Massachusetts, call (212) 258-0713.
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