Criminal Defense of Immigrants

There are many grounds of inadmissibility.  These grounds may be based on health issues, economic issues, crimes, immigration violations, national security violations, morality issues, past activities and associations (such as being a former Nazi), and so on.  The most common crime-related grounds of inadmissibility are discussed in § § 18.11-18.27, infra.  Other crime-related grounds are discussed briefly in Appendix E, infra. 

The grounds of inadmissibility briefly mentioned in this section are not necessarily crime-related, but often become relevant to determining the best strategy when counsel has a client with a criminal history.  This is not an exclusive list.  Further research may be necessary if a client falls, or may fall, under one of these grounds.  Even if the client falls under one of these grounds, there may be exceptions or waivers available.