Immigrant Criminal Defense
Protecting Your Rights and Status
Navigating criminal charges as an immigrant in the U.S. can be complex and may have profound effects on your immigration status. At Immigration Family Visa, we specialize in providing experienced criminal defense with a focus on protecting immigrants’ rights and maintaining their pathway to lawful status. Our team understands the unique legal challenges that immigrants face in criminal cases, offering comprehensive representation to safeguard both your freedom and your future in the U.S.
Legal Representation in Nevada Criminal Courts
For immigrants facing criminal charges in Nevada, having knowledgeable legal representation is essential. Immigration Family Visa provides seasoned advocacy in Nevada's criminal courts...
Misdemeanors and Felonies
Facing criminal charges as an immigrant in the U.S. can have severe consequences, not only due to the criminal penalties themselves but also because of the potential impact on immigration status. Misdemeanors and felonies, ranging from...
Sealing and/or Dismissal of Prior Convictions
For immigrants, a prior conviction can create lasting obstacles to securing lawful status, renewing a visa, or achieving naturalization. Immigration Family Visa provides legal assistance...
Latest News
Under Trump Policy, Bonds for Immigrants Facing Deportation Are Vanishing
New York Times 9/24/25 The president has limited immigration judges’ power to release detainees facing deportation. Immigrant rights groups say the policy is illegal. For decades, U.S. immigration judges have granted bond to immigrants in detention who the court determined would show up for future hearings and were not public
Immigration appeals court expands mandatory detention for millions
Politico 9/8/25 A powerful Justice Department appeals panel has declared that anyone in deportation proceedings who entered the U.S. without legal authorization is not entitled to be considered for release on bond by an immigration judge.The ruling upends a decadeslong understanding of federal law and could subject millions of immigrants
USCIS Calls for Holistic Review of Applicants, Expands ‘Good Moral Character’ Standard
WASHINGTON POST 8/19/25 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services called for a more “holistic” review of applicants, which includes a more subjective standard for “good moral character.” On Friday, USCIS called for a more “rigorous, holistic and comprehensive” approach to evaluating those applying for naturalization, stating that “good moral character” is
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