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These are some of the factors that can affect your eligibility in the immigration process:
- Missing immigration court hearings;
- Showing fake documents to immigration or using someone else’s documents;
- Claiming to be a U.S. citizen or voting in the U.S.;
- Lies or bad information on an immigration application;
- Certain criminal convictions or actions;
- Coming back to the U.S. after being ordered to leave;
- Coming back to the U.S. after living here without permission;
- Travel outside the U.S. at the wrong time, for too long, or for the wrong reason;
- Helping someone sneak into the U.S.
A lawyer can help you understand if these problems affect your case or if there is a way to fix a problem. Go to How do I get legal help for my immigration case? to learn how to work with a lawyer or BIA rep, and avoid notarios and immigration consultants.
Go to How to prepare in case of an immigration raid or arrest to learn more about your rights and how to avoid immigration problems.
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