If you are an immigrant facing criminal charges in Colorado, you are probably concerned about losing your immigration status. To understand the potential threat a conviction has against your immigration plans, it is helpful to classify the crime. What types of crimes...
Immigration Law
What if the USCIS rejects my permanent residency?
Applying for permanent residency is not always a perfect process. According to the American Immigration Council, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awards 675,000 visas every year. However, these allowances cover a broad range of categories for...
What are my options if a loved one is facing deportation?
Many immigrants live in fear of deportation. This fear is not only a reality for the individual but for his or her loved ones as well. If your loved one is currently facing the threat of deportation, there are things you need to know about the potential next steps...
Deportable crimes involving moral turpitude
A U.S. resident with legal immigration status who commits a crime may face the possibility of deportation. Deportable crimes in Colorado include drug offenses, aggravated felonies, weapons crimes, domestic violence and crimes involving moral turpitude. Examples of...
The dangers of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen
Citizens of the U.S. have some rights and responsibilities that non-citizens do not. For example, U.S. citizens may vote in elections, run for public office and hold certain federal jobs. For legal permanent residents, visa holders and those without lawful immigration...