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What can I do if so my husband won't get deported?

Asked on Oct 17th, 2011 on Immigration - Texas
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My husband is a permanent resident but he has a felony on his record so now he is being detained by police. What can I do so he wonโ€™t get deported?
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Bankruptcy & Debt Attorney serving Jackson Heights, NY at Ruiz Law Group PC
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It depends on the felony.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2013 at 2:06 AM

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Criminal Law Attorney serving Newport Beach, CA at Right Choice Law
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If your husband is detained on a criminal charge then the criminal matters will first be resolved prior to dealing with ICE, the agency which may have placed an hold on permitting bail. But, it may be possible to obtain parole release given the particular factors of your husband. Generally, domestic violence or other violent or drug offenses will not permit bail from ICE. I recommend you either contact our office for free consultation or another immigration attorney who also does both, criminal defense and immigration law so that the attorney has an understanding of whether your husband may qualify for safer pleas options under the US immigration law; however, if he has already plead guilty, then relief options with immigration court given his particular convictions.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2011 at 9:17 PM

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Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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To properly advise him the attorney will need to see a complete copy of his criminal record, determine what the felony is, was it committed before or after he became an LPR, assess his eligibility for relief from deportation such as cancellation of removal.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2011 at 9:30 AM

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Litigation Attorney serving Goose Creek, SC at Miller | Conway
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You should contact an immigration attorney immediately as the process of bonding out on the state charges and ICE hold can be difficult and require applying to the Immigration Court in your jurisdiction.
Answered on Nov 04th, 2011 at 11:28 AM

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LCA Audits and Investigations Attorney serving Houston, TX at Fong Ilagan
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If he is already a permanent resident and the felony makes him deportable, you need to re-open the criminal case and have it reduced to a charge (and conviction) that would not make him deportable. Very difficult.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 7:21 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving New York, NY at Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti, PLLC
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It depends upon a number of factors, including what his conviction is for and how long he has been here. You should speak directly with an immigration attorney to figure out your case.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 1:50 PM

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Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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The type of felony and the sentence determine if he has relief.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 1:41 PM

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