Episode 10 - How Criminal Records Can Impact Your Immigration Case

Описание: How can an arrest, DUI, or criminal charge affect your immigration status?


In this episode of the Immigration ABCs Podcast, host Dustin Saldarriaga sits down with immigration attorney John Barrera to discuss the complex relationship between criminal law and immigration law. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, John explains how arrests, criminal charges, plea agreements, dismissed cases, and DUIs can impact visas, green cards, and immigration benefits.


The conversation explores why immigration consequences are often different from criminal consequences, the importance of disclosure and transparency, and why immigrants should seek legal guidance before making decisions in criminal cases.


Whether you are applying for an immigration benefit or simply want to understand the risks, this episode offers practical insights into one of the most important areas of U.S. immigration law.


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