Deportation Defense Form I-191, Criminal Waiver Under INA 212(c) 

A green card holder who has been convicted of deportable crime before 1997 may be eligible for a waiver by filing Form I-191, Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) either through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or in removal proceedings (Immigration Court).

In general, to qualify for the waiver, you must show that:

• You are present in the U.S. lawfully;
• You are a green card holder who has lawfully resided in the U.S. for 7 years consecutively; and
• You have not served more than a total of 5 years imprisonment for one or more aggravated felony offenses.

If you satisfy the general basic eligibility requirements above, consult with an immigration attorney to see if you are eligible to file for a waiver since there special requirements depending on the date of conviction, or trial, as well as the jurisdiction you reside.

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