Q: I was granted hyta in michigan on a crime i committed. Do i tell an immivration officer that ive been arrested?
I have already divulged that i have indded been arrested and provided the dismissal document to us immigration and the fbi document to canada. Could i say ive not been arrested when interviewing for visas to other countries. Also how does the afforementioned affect my ability to get a green card and eventual citizenship
A: It is always best to consult directly with an immigration attorney who has experience in analyzing the immigration/deportation consequences of criminal matters. The interaction of criminal law with immigration law is complex. Regarding HYTA, again, an experienced attorney needs to review your court records - that is absolutely crucial - but usually a case that was resolved through HYTA will count as a "conviction" for purposes of immigration law. If you have been arrested, then you certain need to answer "yes" to the question, "have you been arrested?" Regarding the potential consequences for immigration, the only way to determine those consequences is for an experienced attorney to review your court records. Best wishes.
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