If someone is going to jail in another state can he do his time in the state that him and his family lives since it would be a hardship on the immediate family to move or even travel to?

Unfortunately having children in the USA does not keep your friend from being deported. Even if the children are American born. If you would like to discuss this further I can be reached at candlefactoryco@candlefactoryco.com There are some things that can be done about it.

AnswerIllegal foreign nationals who have citizen children are seldom deported. Such children are referred to as "anchor babies", they are a major consideratin when deportation is the issue.

All foreign nationals whether they are legal or illegal, married to a U.S. citizen and/or have citizen children who have committed a felony crime will be deported. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, http://www.uscis.gov

it depends also on how much hardship it would create on the family if your friend is deported. the more hardship, the better chance of not being deported, so if he/she has dependants that would need assistance if they were gone, that would help their case.

>>>Yes they can be deported. But there are ways around it, such as applying for asylum and stating at your deportation hearing that if you are deported, that would result in severe hardships on your family, e.g. having young children who need you to support them financially, children who might end up being the wards of the state(and become a burden to tax payers). Basically, find a sharp immigr. attorney!!!!