I am not a United States Citizen. Is there anything special I need to know about expungements?
A. Yes. Important federal exceptions to the effectiveness of expungement orders are the Department of Homeland Security, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Non-citizens applying for entry into the United States, or seeking naturalization, will likely need to divulge arrests and convictions, even after they have been expunged. Citizens seeking to cross international borders, for example travel to Canada, can remain subject to questioning concerning past arrests. Additional considerations exist for non-citizens intending to apply for citizenship in the future. For example, persons seeking citizenship may need to furnish particular documents relating to past arrests. Expungement will make such documents difficult to obtain. Thus, non-citizens contemplating expungement may need to take extra steps before obtaining their final expungement Order. Expungement Lawyers in New Jersey™ strongly advise that persons facing such issues consult with an attorney who specializes in im
