Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

He needs to get a criminal defense lawyer first of all. Also, his relative can consult an immigration lawyer on his behalf. If he is illegally in USA and is convicted of a felony theft, he will be referred to ICE and can be deported. Whether he can fight the deportation/removal chanrges remains to be seen, as you need to provide more details about his situation.

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If your friend is in jail and being charged with a felony should they apply to remain in the US in the future immigration will make enquirers and ask the police to provide them with all the necessary information regarding your friend's case.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons