aggravated felony

What Is Aggravated Felony For Immigration Purposes?

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What Is Aggravated Felony For Immigration Purposes? Aggravated felonies are a class of crimes with serious immigration consequences for non-U.S. citizens. Federal law designates some 30 crimes as aggravated felonies. These include violent felonies such as murder, rape and kidnapping. But a crime does not need to be a felony to be considered an aggravated

Does Misdemeanor Affect Citizenship?

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Does Misdemeanor Affect Citizenship? Does misdemeanor affect citizenship? For example, many people believe that if a crime is “just a misdemeanor,” it won’t affect the person’s immigration status. But a crime that’s called a misdemeanor in one state might be classified as a felony or even an aggravated felony under the federal immigration laws, or