If I’m convicted of a crime while I’m in the United States legally on a work visa, can I be deported?

Yes, if you are not a citizen of the United States and are convicted of a crime, you can be deported.

Even if you are a lawful permanent resident lawfully living and working in the United States, this apples to you.  You can be deported.

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, if you, a non-citizen of the United States, are convicted of an aggravated felony, a crime of “moral turpitude” or any one of a number of listed crimes in a third category (such as violations of laws relating to domestic violence, controlled substances and possessing a firearm), you are at serious risk of deportation.

Unfortunately, in addition to the threat of being deported, a conviction may negatively affect your ability to eventually become a United States citizen.

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