QUESTION
Is there any way my husband can return to the U.S. without waiting the 10 years
Asked on Mar 30th, 2016 on Immigration - Arizona
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My husband served 10 years in federal prison and was deported a few months ago. Does the 10 year wait start when he is deported? or do the 10 years he was in prison count? He was only a permanent resident when he was in the U.S. I am a U.S. citizen.
1 ANSWER
The answer will hinge on the crime for which he convicted and the grounds of removal. He may be able to return sooner if eligible for a waiver. Unfortunately, there are certain criminal offenses that render a person permanently inadmissible. You can read more about the adverse consequences of criminal conviction on immigration at http://myattorneyusa.com/criminal-aliens.
Answered on Mar 30th, 2016 at 4:15 PM