Additional criteria is required if you have been arrested for DUI’s in the past. You will be required to show that you have clearly rehabilitated and meet the “good moral character” standard.
Sex Crimes
The law gives law enforcement agencies the ability to investigate and prosecute certain types of criminal cases, including: domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking of aliens and other crimes while, at the same time, offering protection to victims of such crimes. The law also helps law enforcement agencies to provide assistance to immigrants who are victims of crime.
Misdemeanors
Generally, a single misdemeanor conviction will not affect your immigration case but more than one conviction can be a problem.
Assault
Murder
Restraining Order
Possibly. You are required to disclose any current or past protection or restraining orders issued against you. Criminal arrests, convictions, domestic violence, sexual offenses, multiple convictions for substance and or alcohol abuse could create problems with your application. Law Offices Jon E. Jessen, LLC recommends you determine the potential consequences of the conviction prior to filing an application.