Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says courts have the power to deport people convicted of crimes.
In Tynwald this week, Onchan MHK Julie Edge asked about the process for revoking visas if people commit offences.
Dr Allinson said immigration officers make decisions on a case by case basis, based on how serious the crime is.
And he added courts can make banning orders or revoke the ability to stay on the Island.
Noel's house party at Milntown!
An historic estate in the north of the Island had a special visitor earlier.
Manx Care reveals dentist waiting times
Manx Care says someone on the Island has spent almost six years on a dental waiting list.
Insta users gush over Sam Barks' baby snap
Manx actress Sam Barks has posted a photo of her children together, just weeks after the birth of her second baby.
Pub manager loses employment tribunal case
A pub manager has lost an employment tribunal after it heard Okell's Inns sacked him for not declaring a criminal conviction.
Manx Care sent 430,000 texts to patients last year
Manx Care sent out more than 430,000 text messages last year - but can't replace them all with emails.
Petition calls for government to control vet prices
An online petition is calling for the government to control the price of medical treatment for the Island's pets.
Council leader accuses government of breaking promises on housing and wages
Douglas Council leader Devon Watson has hit out at the government after Tynwald voted down a move to link the minimum wage to the living wage.
Chance to find out about 20mph zones in Kirk Michael
People in Kirk Michael will get the chance to see how proposed new 20mph speed limits will affect them from today.
