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 …