I have a low-level felony record for nonviolent negligent assault back in my home country. Am I still eligible to apply for an EB-5 visa? Could this be grounds for a denial?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryA felony conviction is absolutely an issue and failure to disclose it can be an even bigger problem.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryYou need to have the conviction analyzed (based on the penal code of your home country) to evaluate admissibility. But yes, your past crimes (anywhere in the world) may impact your eligibility for residence in the US (via EB5 or any other program).
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