Crimes of Moral Turpitude

(C)

Recipients of S Visas for Cooperation With Law Enforcement: Committed Within 10 Years of Last Admission.  If the noncitizen was admitted to the United States by virtue of an S Visa, which is granted to persons who provide valuable assistance to law enforcement in criminal investigations and prosecutions,[100] one CMT conviction will trigger deportation if committed within 10 years, rather than five years, after the person’s admission.[101]  Because so few S Visas are granted, however, this situation seldom arises.  See § 5.35(B), supra.

[100] INA § 245(j), 8 U.S.C. § 1255(j).

[101] INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(i)(I), 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(2)(A)(i)(I).