Legal Question in Immigration Law in Massachusetts

Immigration detainee

My boyfriend is currently held by ins and has a past criminal record but has done about 8 months total in jail for a b&e, larceny over 250, and possession of class d about 5 yrs ago. He is cape verdean is 25 and has been here since the age of 5 Since he has served his time for those past charges is there still grounds for deportation? Someone please help me I'm going to lose the only person I have left in this world.thank you


Asked on 8/11/08, 10:39 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Melina Merino Attorney Melina Merino

Re: Immigration detainee

You will need to have an attorney review his criminal docket sheets for his criminal matters. Also, when and how did he become a permanent resident? Feel free to contact me if you would like to meet at my office or would like to discuss privately.

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Answered on 8/13/08, 1:26 am
David Slepkow Slepkow Slepkow & Associates, Inc.

Re: Immigration detainee

You need to contact a Massachusetts (MA) immigration lawyer.

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Answered on 8/11/08, 12:58 pm
Marc Seguinot Seguinot & Associates, P.C.

Re: Immigration detainee

I presume he is a lawful permanent resident, yes? The fact that he served time for his convictions will not save him from being placed in deportation proceedings. You did not say how long he has to go, but it is highly likely that he will go straight to immigration after he serves his time. If he is not a lawful permanent resident, it will not help. I presume, also, that he is not married with children. I suggest you check with an immigration lawyer to see if there is any possibility; but it is doubtful. good luck.

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Answered on 8/11/08, 2:01 pm
Marc Seguinot Seguinot & Associates, P.C.

Re: Immigration detainee

I presume he is a lawful permanent resident, yes? The fact that he served time for his convictions will not save him from being placed in deportation proceedings. You did not say how long he has to go, but it is highly likely that he will go straight to immigration after he serves his time. If he is not a lawful permanent resident, it will not help. I presume, also, that he is not married with children. I suggest you check with an immigration lawyer to see if there is any possibility; but it is doubtful. good luck.

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Answered on 8/11/08, 2:02 pm


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