Definition
Crime Involving Moral Turpitude
Also: CIMT
A category of crime that triggers immigration consequences.
A CIMT involves conduct that is inherently base, vile, or depraved — fraud, theft, and crimes with intent to harm. Even a single CIMT can trigger inadmissibility or deportability depending on the timing and sentence.
See also
More immigration terms
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Cross-Chargeability
Claiming a spouse or parent's country of birth to avoid a backlogged category.
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Dates for Filing
The earlier of the two Visa Bulletin charts — sets when you may submit an adjustment of status.
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Deferred Action
Administrative decision to defer removal of a noncitizen for a specific period.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Discretionary protection from deportation for certain people brought to the U.S. as children.
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Department of Labor
The U.S. agency that administers labor certification (PERM) for employment-based green cards.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.