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  • I would definitely recommend Jim Hacking from the Hacking Law Practice to all of my family and friends, and know that they will be in good hands.
  • Mr. Hacking was very professional and handled the case extremely well, always responded as soon as possible to any of our doubts and questions. The staff was very courteous and efficient as well. They walked us through the entire procedure and we got our mom’s green card within 6 months!!!
  • Thank you so much for your professional and effective help. I won't hesitate to recommend you to anyone who needs assistance with any immigration case.
  • Having dealt with many lawyers in my professional career, there is nobody that I would recommend more than Jim Hacking of the Hacking Law Practice. For over 10 years, Mr. Hacking is the most effective and resourceful attorney who has ever represented me. From general practice to immigration to civil rights, I have always known Mr. Hacking to be an incredibly loyal advocate for his clients and also immensely respected by his peers in the legal industry. Quite simply, I will return to the Hacking Law Practice for all of my legal needs and would recommend him to all of my family, friends and neighbors without any hesitation whatsoever. By hiring the Hacking Law Practice, you will be able to sleep peacefully at night knowing that you have the best lawyer in St. Louis on your side! (Arsalan I., The Crescent Post Group, LLC)
  • The prompt, thorough and responsive service regarding our work visa needs was exactly what we needed, and when we next bring an international circus star to St. Louis, Jim will be our "go-to" man. (Joel K. Emery, Executive Director of Circus Flora)
  • Jim Hacking was nothing short of a miracle for us. I believe, with all my heart, if it weren't for him, and him alone, my daughter-in-law would have been deported. (Donna S.)

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What is an aggravated felony?

 

A: There is a second type of crime that can cause you to be deported. This type of crime is known as an aggravated felony. The reason for the distinction between the two types of crimes is to deny certain exceptions or relief from deportation to immigrants who committed really bad crimes while they were in the US. There are a lot of aggravated felonies listed in the INA. These include murder, rape, sexual abuse of a minor, drug/weapon trafficking, and money laundering/fraud in excess of $10,000.

Also included are two umbrella crimes. The first are crimes of violence for which the term of imprisonment is at least one year. A crime of violence is any crime where force is used or threatened against a person or property. It also includes any crimes that involve the substantial risk that physical force may be used during their commission. The second umbrella aggravated felony is a theft offense for which the term of imprisonment is at least one year. This includes crimes like burglary and receiving stolen property, as long as the prison sentence is at least one year.

Like much of the INA, determining what counts as an aggravated felony can be complicated. This FAQ is only meant to provide a basic outline of these sections. If you are concerned about how these sections may apply to you, you need to discuss it with the immigration law specialists at the Hacking Law Practice, LLC. We have a wealth of experience dealing with immigration authorities to get successful results for our clients. Contact us today at (888) 782-4169 or by filling out our online contact form.





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