The intersection of immigration law and criminal law can arise within the United States in many different scenarios such as the following: (1) when a foreign national is either visiting or working in the US and is arrested while here; when the foreign national is applying for a Green Card while in the United States and is arrested prior to or during the adjustment of status process; or when someone has to deal with explaining their criminal history during the “good moral character” analysis of the citizenship process. This article by prominent Criminal Defense attorney, Elena Fast, answers some of the most frequently asked questions by foreign nationals trying to navigate the complicated criminal terrain in the United States.

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