Legal Question in Immigration Law in Tennessee

Hi this question is complicated. I have a boyfriend that has past felonies that are 4 years old. He is not a legal resident. He was able to obtain a copy of his greencard from his lawyer and with that she told him to stay out of trouble for at least 5 years to be able to apply for permanent residency. Recently his ex-wife filed two false warrants against him and the only way we found out was though a friend that was at a precinct in our area. I am pregnant with his child. The question that I want to ask is: What are the proper procedures he is to follow before he turns him self in? He's not worried about the warrants but he worried about being deported. Please help my baby is due in July and we don't know what to do!

The past felonies are domestic in the state of Tn. And has been released since 2006 and has been off probation since 2007-2008. Thank you!


Asked on 4/10/10, 12:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Crimes involving domestic violence are deportable offences under the US federal immigration law. Yes, an offender can be deported if he is illegal and even if he is a resident (only a US citizen cannot be deported).

It's not clear from your post what is his status (does he have a green card? why is he not a legal resident - if his lawyer gave him a copy of his green card?). Since, I understand, he has an immigration lawyer, you should consult them without delay.

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Answered on 4/15/10, 12:19 pm


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