What type of individuals does the NCIC file for immigration violators include?

The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) file for immigration violators specifically targets individuals who have a documented criminal history, particularly those classified as "criminal aliens" who have been convicted of felonies. This inclusion demonstrates a focus on individuals who pose a significant legal concern due to their criminal activities within the United States, often resulting in a higher priority for law enforcement actions, including deportation proceedings.

Criminal aliens are typically involved in serious offenses, and their inclusion in the NCIC allows law enforcement to share and access crucial information efficiently across jurisdictions. By concentrating on those who have committed felonies, the system aims to enhance public safety and enforce the law effectively.

While undocumented immigrants, visa overstayers, and refugees seeking asylum also represent significant categories of individuals within the immigration system, they do not fit the specific criteria outlined in the NCIC file aimed at criminal aliens. Undocumented immigrants and visa overstayers may not have a criminal conviction, and refugees seeking asylum generally have legal protections that do not align with the criminal violations that the NCIC focuses on.