Can a convicted felon receive a Notice to Appear (NTA)?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only with probation violation
• D. Only if allowed by court

Answer: (A)

A convicted felon can receive an NTA because an NTA is simply ICE’s notice that removal proceedings are being started for someone who is removable, and a felony conviction does not prevent that. If a noncitizen is in the United States and the crime makes them subject to removal—such as certain criminal grounds—the immigration authorities can issue an NTA to initiate courtroom proceedings. It’s an enforcement action by ICE, not something issued by a court, and it isn’t contingent on probation violations or court permission. So, yes, a felon can be issued an NTA and be brought into immigration court to address the removal issue.