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Criminal and immigration / New York

Criminal Charges and Immigration Consequences in New York

An arrest or proposed disposition can affect more than the criminal case. The immigration analysis can depend on the exact statute, record, disposition, sentence, immigration history, and timing.

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01 / Orientation

Why the two systems must be reviewed together

Federal immigration law includes separate grounds concerning inadmissibility and deportability. Depending on the facts, criminal conduct, an admission, a conviction, a sentence, or another part of the record may also affect adjustment of status, naturalization, or a future application.

A New York label such as misdemeanor or felony does not by itself determine the federal immigration consequence. The federal analysis uses its own categories and definitions, and different grounds can have different exceptions and timing rules.

As of August 12, 2026, CPL section 220.50(7) requires an on-the-record immigration warning before a court accepts a guilty plea to a felony count charged by indictment or superior court information. The warning is general and does not determine the consequences of a particular plea. Individual analysis should occur before any plea or other resolution.

02 / Review

A careful first review

The objective is to identify the exact record and the immigration issue before anyone assumes an outcome.

01

Identify the criminal record

The charge, statutory subsection, accusatory instrument, plea terms, disposition, sentence, and certified record can each matter.

02

Identify the immigration posture

Current status, manner and date of entry, pending benefits, prior proceedings, and immigration history can change the analysis.

03

Match the precise rules

The inquiry may involve inadmissibility, deportability, adjustment, naturalization, or another issue. No single charge-to-result chart can replace this step.

04

Coordinate before resolution

Where possible, request an individualized immigration review before accepting a plea or other disposition.

03 / Read, prepare, contact

Your next practical steps

Prepare

Gather the exact records

  • Charging papers and criminal court documents
  • Any written plea offer or proposed disposition
  • Prior certificates of disposition and sentencing records
  • Current immigration documents, receipts, and notices
  • A list of upcoming criminal and immigration dates

Keep these records with you. Do not upload them through this site or place sensitive facts in the initial contact form.

Contact

Request a screened review

The office screens requests for conflicts, availability, fit, and scope. A submission does not guarantee a response, consultation, or representation.

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04 / Limits

What this page cannot determine

  • Whether a particular charge, plea, admission, or disposition will produce a particular immigration result
  • Whether a person is removable, admissible, eligible for a benefit, or likely to receive discretionary relief
  • Which plea, defense strategy, application, waiver, or post-judgment step is appropriate
  • Any filing, court, response, appeal, or eligibility deadline

This page is general legal information. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

05 / Statutes and official guidance

Current official starting points

Reviewed . Statutes and official guidance can change.

06 / Contact

Request an initial case review

Send only basic contact information and choose a broad category. Do not include confidential or highly sensitive facts.

How this works

  1. You provide basic contact information and select Criminal Defense or Immigration if either fits.
  2. The office reviews conflicts, availability, fit, and possible scope.
  3. If the office may be able to assist, it may contact you about possible next steps.

Submitting this form does not schedule an appointment, guarantee a response or consultation, waive a fee, create an attorney-client relationship, protect a deadline, or obligate the firm to accept the matter.

Please provide a phone number or an email so the office can reach you. At least one is required.

Do not include confidential or highly sensitive details. By sending this form, you agree that the office may use your information to respond, as described in the Privacy Notice.

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