Waiver of Inadmissibility
San Jose Immigration Defense Lawyer
As a lawful permanent resident, you are subject to inadmissibility or deportation for the commission of aggravated felonies or crimes involving moral turpitude. Many federal felonies are classified as aggravated felonies or crimes involving moral turpitude.
These may include:
- Identity theft
- Fraud
- Alien smuggling
- Social security fraud
- Obstruction of justice
- Perjury
- Sexual abuse of a minor
- Major theft crimes and burglary
- Domestic violence
- Drug sales and trafficking
Qualification to Seek a 212(h) Waiver of Inadmissibility
Some basic conditions you must meet in order to apply for a waiver include:- You have permanent resident status
- You have been in the U.S. continuously for 7 years with a green card
- You have not been convicted of terrorism or threats to national security
- You have not served 5 years in prison for an aggravated felony
- You have not been convicted of a firearms offense
Immigration Defense Attorney in San Jose
Immigration litigation, whether at the federal court or administrative
level, is very serious. You need a law firm that you can rely on to effectively
fight to keep you family together. For years, Daniel Shanfield, Esq. Immigration
Defense has provided dedicated representation to immigrants and their
families in the San Jose area. The firm has a stellar reputation, and
is rated "superb" and "outstanding" by prestigious
attorney rating services Avvo.com. As a former U.S. Immigration and Naturalization
Service prosecutor and litigator, Daniel has unique insight which drives
his defense strategy.
We understand what is at stake and work tirelessly to protect our client's
residency status. If you are facing deportation and need a waiver of inadmissibility,
talk with an immigration defense attorney at our firm.
Contact a San Jose immigration defense lawyerat our firm if you seek a waiver of inadmissibility.