QUESTION
Will a green card holder be deported for committing two felonies?
Asked on Dec 07th, 2010 on Immigration - Texas
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What are the chances of getting deported for a greencard holder in custody with two felonies? Will it matter if the person's entire family are us citizens?
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It depends what were the felonies, how long the person has been a resident, and amount of time, if any, the person spent in jail.
Answered on Dec 08th, 2010 at 2:58 PM
William C. Gosnell
The Federal Statute provides for deportation for Aggravated Felonies. But the definition is a little vague. Recently the United States Supreme Court dealt with a case where the second felony was possession of one pill of Zanex. Under Texas Law that was considered an aggravated felony because the defendant had a prior Marj case. So if there is a Deportation proceeding get a lawyer and fight
Answered on Dec 08th, 2010 at 12:43 PM
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When a person is detained or in custody, ICE will go and check on that person. If ICE determines that this person is a green card holder with 2 felonies, the person will be most likely referred to the Immigration Court where some relief might be requested. The nature of the relief depends on the year of the crimes, and the country of origin. If you friend was a green card holder before the age of 18, and his parents were / one parent was (Depend on the year your friend was born) an American Citizen, your friend might be a citizen already. If so, your friend can not be deported. (Many people do not know they are citizen).
Answered on Dec 08th, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Simon Brian Purnell
LPRs are almost guaranteed a deportation with two felonies (regardless of their family citizenship)
Answered on Dec 08th, 2010 at 11:43 AM