ALT Immigration advice for protesters If you need advice not covered here, call our helpline on 0800 160 1004 Can I be deported if I'm arrested at a protest? People are usually only at risk of deportation if they have been convicted of a criminal offence. If you get a prison sentence of 12 months or more, the Home Office will automatically try to deport you. If you have previous convictions, even a minor new conviction can trigger deportation if it means you’ve been sentenced to a total of 12 months or more in prison. Yes, your immigration status can be impacted if you are arrested or convicted of a criminal offence as a result of a protest. Can my immigrations status be impacted if I am arrested at a protest? Yes. Most applications for leave to remain, including for Indefinite Leave to Remain and citizenship, have 'suitability requirements.' If you are arrested or stopped by police and give your name, this can affect your suitability for future applications. Remember, you do not have to g