Greencard holder with criminal record

[nadi2444 2]

Hello I have a friend who was issued a greencard in 2009 it expires in 2019 he wants to travel to Jamaica but is afraid that he won't be allowed to te-enter the country because he had a felony and a misdemeanor charge that he served time for 4 years ago. What can he do to assure his readmitance?

[JayJayH 546]

Hello I have a friend who was issued a greencard in 2009 it expires in 2019 he wants to travel to Jamaica but is afraid that he won't be allowed to te-enter the country because he had a felony and a misdemeanor charge that he served time for 4 years ago. What can he do to assure his readmitance?

This question was posted on AVVO, and answered by several immigration attorneys.

http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-m-a-green-card-holder-and-convicted-of-a-felony--674652.html

The felony in question was a drug charge, but the same advise would apply to your friend regardless - Do not do anything without seeking competent legal advice.

Edited November 21, 2013 by Yang-Ja

[Ontarkie 14,280]

~~Moved to General Immigration - Related Discussion from, Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from Family Based Visas - As this is not an AOS question~~

[Jawaree 718]

Simple if he departs the USA upon re-entering he will trigger

an order to show cause, he will be either held in detention

maybe given a bond , maybe not and deported especially a

felony charge and a GC holder less than 7 years.he would

have to leave lots of money for attys and bond upon his return

once he sticks his finger in the machine its over...did 4 yrs nah

he needs to stay put...vacation in another state.