In case you or someone you know is a green card holder you may opt to pay close attention to this article because there are a couple of new laws going into effect that could acquire permanent residents deported. A simple mistake isn’t any more an explanation. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has instituted some new rules that can either be beneficial or fatal to you. To get to know about these new laws, read more below.
Failure to Identify Yourself
Failure to identify yourself as an LPR on your taxes or accurately report may now lead to deportation. It is your responsibility to correctly identify yourself even if you have an accountant to prepare your taxes, he/she may assume you are a U.S. citizen.
Also, men between the ages of 18 and 25 who hold a green card must register with the U.S. Selective Service; failure to do so could lead to deportation. Take note as well that the list of behaviors that constitute “crimes of moral turpitude” is being expanded. These behaviors may impact your eligibility for U.S. citizenship, and may even lead to deportation.
Using Public Benefits
Under a new Justice Department bill, being employed or applying for food stamps, Medicaid, TANF, or other welfare within five years of becoming a permanent resident could jeopardize your status and even qualify you for deportation.
The government will try to find out if your situation or reason for seeking help was a problem before you entered the country. The most typical loser might be the inability to disclose a health condition that could save you in obtaining income. However, the application has not yet gone into effect: it must go through a public comment period, and the attorney general may have to sign it. Considering what the current administration has towards individuals with public benefits, it is very likely that the rule will go into effect may be a good idea to stay away from individuals’ benefits.
Long Visits to Other Countries
Leaving the country can put your green card status at risk. If you overstep your green card, you could be treated as an “abandoned” card. USCIS does not give specific deadlines. Instead, they evaluate the most important reason for the trip, how long you want to be away, other states, and events that could extend your absence. If you are planning a trip, it is a good idea to get a re-entry permit from USCIS before you leave the country. If you do not obtain one, you can also apply for an SB-1 re-entry visa at a U.S. consulate.
