Q: My boyfriend is a PR of the USA. He was charged with a criminal offence back in 2002. He recently tried to visit me in
Canada and was denied entry. His court date was pushed out a couple times, but finally happened. They've since arrested him and he's been placed in a dentention center. They are talking about reopening his case. In which he didn't do any jail time, only probation. The family didn't press charges. The plan was for him to come to Canada as we're planning on getting married. There's talks of him maybe being deported. I feel helpless because I'm in Canada. He's located in Florida in which he only has extended family. His mom and sister live in New York. I don't know what to do. Anything advice would be greatly appreciated.
A: He, or someone on his behalf if he is detained, should likely contact an immigration lawyer to schedule a consultation. It would also be best to forward to the prospective attorney for your boyfriend copies of all criminal case documentation that you, your boyfriend or the family may have. This will help the attorney to analyze the situation more quickly. If he is in an immigration detention center, it may be best to look for an immigration attorney who is close in proximity to the detention center. Consider looking for an attorney who is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) by using this AILA search website: https://www.ailalawyer.com/
A: A situation like this involving specific criminal and immigration facts requires a thorough review. I suggest you contact an experienced immigration attorney who knows the effects of a criminal record on a persons immigration status.
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