Can a green card holder be deported?

Can a Green card holder be deported?

Generally, a green card holder can be revoked and deported by an Immigration Judge or Federal Judge or Immigration Officer or ICE Officer for many reasons such as involvement in criminal activity or violations of immigration law. While having a green card grants the right to live and work in the U.S., it doesn’t guarantee permanent residency status, and it can be revoked under above stated circumstances. 

What are criminal activities and immigration fraud to be considered for deportation?

If the green card holder is involved in serious crimes including a crime of moral turpitude or aggravated felonies, that can trigger immediate deportation proceedings. 

• Crimes of Moral Turpitude means these charges are offenses involving baseness, depravity, or vileness. (Example: theft, fraud, assault, and certain drug offenses etc.)

• Aggravated Felonies means these charges are serious crimes, such as murder, rape, drug trafficking, and fraud involving more than $10,000 value

• Drug Offenses means most drug-related offenses can lead to deportation

• Firearms Offenses means violations of firearms laws can also result in deportation

Fraud and Misrepresentation

If the U.S. government discover that he/she provided false information or misrepresenting facts on an immigration application or attempting to procure a visa or other immigration benefit through fraud, that can lead to denial of LPR status and will lead to deportation. Specifically, if they are committing fraud or providing false information during the green card application process, such as marriage fraud, that can also lead to deportation. 

What does it mean “abandoning of green card status”?

If a green card holder lived extended amount of time outside the U.S., that can be seen as abandonment of residency and could lead for deportation.

What does it mean “failure to maintain immigration status”?

If the green card holder violates the terms of lawful permanent residency status such as engaging illegal activities, that can be triggered to deportation. Also, if they failed to appear for scheduled immigration hearing or appointment can also lead to deportation.

Are there other reasons for deportation?

If they fail to notify DHS or government authorities of an address change, that can lead to deportation. 

Note: This information is for generally educational or informational purposes only and it does not constitute legal advice.