If you are a foreign national and have been arrested for a DWI, be sure to obtain good criminal defense counsel, but also be sure to contact an immigration attorney to find out how this may affect your immigration status.
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Your DWI and Your Immigration Status
If you get stopped for a DWI and you’re not a U.S. citizen, you need to know how your immigration status could be affected.
For some foreign nationals, a misdemeanor DWI may delay your ability to naturalize and become a U.S. citizen. For others, it may place you in immigration custody. If you are a foreign national, it is important to know the consequences of a DWI on your record as you navigate your way through the U.S.