Adult Directory 2013

XIX. IMMIGRATION
Arrestees not born in the United States or naturalized (applied for U.S. citizenship) are
susceptible to US immigration laws. For persons accused of criminal offenses,
incarceration is just one consequence of a conviction. Persons who are “aliens” (noncitizens)
may also be subject to deportation as a result of their conviction of certain
crimes. Crimes for which non-citizens may be subject to deportation are: aggravated
felonies, crimes of moral turpitude, controlled substances offenses, domestic violence,
firearms offenses. Chart detailing non-citizen criminal arrest to deportation process
is provided at the end of this Section.
Mayoral executive order on October 18, 2011 bars District agencies from
making incarcerated youth and adults under their supervision available for
federal immigration interviews without a court order.
Any Non-US citizen or US National may qualify under one of the below categories:
Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)
Non-immigrant Visa Holder
Asylum applicant
Refugee
Temporary Protected Status
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
(SIJS)
Undocumented
Person who has gained LPR statue through family
relationships, employment or asylum/refugee
process.
Persons who receive visas outside the US intending
to remain in the US for a temporary period of time
i.e., tourist, students, temporary workers, and
others. Persons who violate the terms of the
temporary visa are considered “out of status.”
Persons who enter the US, escaping danger and
hardship in their native country. Persons apply for
asylum after entering the US.
Persons who enter the US after processing through
and overseas refugee processing station.
Temporary status ordered by the US President to
grant temporary relief and status to persons fleeing
civil strife and other disasters. Status must be
renewed periodically.
Undocumented alien children living in the U.S. who
have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one
or both parents.
Persons who have entered US without notice or
inspection. Most persons who enter the US in this
manner cross the southern border.
Undocumented and unaccompanied immigrant children are vulnerable to abuse, neglect,
abandonment, and being victims of crimes like human trafficking and child labor.
Individuals who believe that they are eligible for the benefits described below, or any
other immigration benefit, should consult with an attorney before proceeding with the
application process. Those individuals should also be aware that filing for any type of
immigration benefit, including those listed below, may have unfavorable collateral
consequences for ineligible family members.
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