Reasons for Removal from the United States
Eviction from the United States, as in all countries, signifies the importance of regulating immigration. It reinforces the need to balance national sovereignty, security concerns, and the rights and well-being of individuals affected by deportation orders.
Removal from the country can result from various factors beyond mere illegal entry. Even with permanent residency or a Green Card, certain circumstances may still put you at risk of being sent back to your home country.
Criminal Acts
Immigrants who engage in criminal activities, particularly violent ones, may lose eligibility to stay in the United States. However, it’s important to note that not all crimes may lead to removal. Specific crimes could result in banishment. Below are the examples of such acts.
Murder & Human Trafficking
Murder and human trafficking are among the most severe offenses in the United States. For immigrants, a murder conviction could mean being sent back to their country of origin. Similarly, noncitizens involved in human trafficking, or the exploitation of individuals through fraud, force, or coercion, may have the same fate.
Domestic Violence
Perpetrating acts of domestic violence can cause an immigrant to lose their right to stay in the United States. This crime includes physical or emotional abuse against a spouse or partner.
Rape
Engaging in sexual assault or rape constitutes a heinous crime. These reprehensible acts cause immense suffering to the victim and are rightfully met with stringent legal measures. For noncitizens convicted of such offenses, expulsion from the United States is a distinct possibility.
Money Laundering
The state considers money laundering a threat to national security as it enables criminal enterprises to thrive. To uphold justice, the immigration law finds removal appropriate for immigrants engaging in such acts.
Terrorism
Participating in terrorist activities or aiding organizations poses a significant risk to the state. As part of the measures to protect the nation from extremist dangers, convicted individuals will highly face removal.
Drug Smuggling
Participation in drug smuggling operations, such as trafficking or distributing illicit substances, may also lead to removal from the United States. Given the significant harm inflicted on society and public health by drug-related offenses, such actions are treated with utmost severity.
Apart from committing criminal acts, you could also deal with removal if you violate a particular aspect of immigration regulations.
Violations Of Immigration Law
U.S. immigration law governs the entry, presence, and status of individuals from foreign nations within its borders. Immigrants who defy and defile the country’s legal provisions may be subject to removal.
Documentation Fraud
This involves the illicit act of falsifying or tampering with crucial documents pertinent to immigration matters to gain entry or obtain legal status in the United States. These documents include counterfeit or forged birth certificates, passports, Visas, and other relevant identification papers.
Lying On Visa Applications
When applying for a Visa, you must provide accurate and truthful information about your background, travel history, and intentions to visit the United States. False information or not including relevant details can have severe consequences.
Illegal Entry & Visa Overstaying
Unauthorized entry into the United States without inspection by immigration officials is against the law. This includes crossing the border without permission, evading inspection at ports of entry, or entering on fraudulent grounds.
In addition, Visa overstaying occurs when foreign nationals remain in the United States beyond the expiration date of their Visa. Needless to say, exceeding the Visa duration is a clear violation of immigration law.
These crimes and violations carry varying degrees of severity and can result in consequences such as eviction from the United States. Understanding your rights will help you avoid legal trouble and preserve your lawful status within the country.
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