Criminal Law - Legally Remaining in the Country

Immigration law falls under criminal law. In short, if you are in the country illegally, the government has the legal right to remove you. Unfortunately, in some situations, the reason you are here under these conditions is less important than what you have done to improve your legal status. What many people fail to realize is that immigration is more than just people sneaking over the border. It is a very real risk to those living in the country and it is a very big deal for those who want to take advantage of the riches the United States offers. What are you supposed to do, then, if you are facing problems in this area?

Overcoming Immigrant Concerns

No matter at what point you are right now, there is help available to you to overcome the underlying concern - getting out of the United States properly or getting to stay there legally. There are a few things to know about your situation before you make any moves.

• Hiding is not as easy as it sounds. New laws are making it harder for those who are illegally in the country to remain out of sight, especially if they are involved in any type of investigation (even as a witness.) You should take action to resolve your status concerns.

• If you wish to bring a family member into the US, there are laws to follow to do so properly. In general, it is possible to obtain a Green Card for individuals who fit the requirements to qualify. You should not make that decision on your own, though. Rather, you should turn to a professional attorney to help you through the process.

• Did your Green Card expire? Are you worried that it will? If this is the case, you also need to take action sooner rather than later to resolve the problem. The key is to act, not to simply wait for something to happen to you.

• Are you dealing with deportation? When this happens, people become worried and concerned, and rightly so. However, it is critical for you to take action as soon as possible to stop the process. An attorney can help you to do that, too, through proper methods of defending against this criminal law. 

• For those facing other types of criminal law problems, as an illegal or legal alien, it pays to hire an attorney to help you to fight the charges. Not doing so could pose a big problem for you in the long run.

The good news is that there is help available. Under criminal law, what you tell your lawyer after deciding to work with him or her is confidential. He or she cannot and will not tell anyone about your concerns. This means that you can often find the help you need to resolve the underlying problem. For many people, this reassurance is helpful since it provides an opportunity for you to overcome your legal limitations.