http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/ Legal, procedural and Green Card issues that arise after permanent residency is established, including abandonment of residency and obtaining U.S. Citizenship. en Tue, 21 May 2013 00:37:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/ http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158631&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:46:25 GMT I moved to the US (as a legal immigrant) when I was 13 and now I am 18 and am planning on moving out. However, my mother won't let me because according to her, I'm not a U.S. citizen yet meaning just because I'm 18, I can't move out. She said that when I move out she can call the authorities and have me arrested and deported because since I'm not a U.S. citizen yet, I am still her responsibility despite me being 18. My boyfriend, on the other hand, says that it's not true because I live in the U.S., where it is perfectly fine for 18 year olds to move out. Therefore the law applies to me too. Who is right? Can I move out without getting in legal trouble? ]]> Permanent Residency and Naturalization MrsMorgan http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158631 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158246&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 03:03:21 GMT Dear all, I have been selected from the green card lottery and I am filing the applications. It asks me if I have ever been arrested. About 10... Dear all,

I have been selected from the green card lottery and I am filing the applications. It asks me if I have ever been arrested. About 10 years ago I was caught shoplifting. Police involved, I was arrested, finger printed. Then I found a lawyer who went to the court with me and helped minimize the charge to township ordinance after I paid $500 fine to the shop. My lawyer told me this won't leave a criminal record to me (i.e. no conviction, it will be treated like a traffic violation).

I have changed my visa status between H-1, J-1 and H1B several times after that, but I don’t think that I have ever checked the box as “yes”. Could USCIS may have found my finger print in record 10 years ago.

Would anybody who has experience please advise me how to deal with this?

Thank you so much for your kindness. ]]> Permanent Residency and Naturalization gatanassov http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158246 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158049&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 00:36:44 GMT I have a friend that got married on December 2005 and got his conditional Permanent Resident Card with no problem, but he forgot about doing the... I have a friend that got married on December 2005 and got his conditional Permanent Resident Card with no problem, but he forgot about doing the filling for the 10 year Permanent Resident Card until now. I know he is should be out of status and probably under deportation proceedings. Is their a way to do a lawsuit against the USCIS to force them to reopen his case. He got married in good faith and has children. if this is possible under what basis could he fill the lawsuit against the USCIS to reopen case.


thanks for the help ]]> Permanent Residency and Naturalization aldo lopez http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158049 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157945&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 06:56:25 GMT If i have been a permanent resident for the past 10 years and I now wish to obtain naturalization after being in and out of the country for the 2.5... If i have been a permanent resident for the past 10 years and I now wish to obtain naturalization after being in and out of the country for the 2.5 years, could I still be able to apply for naturalization? Or would I have to start all over again with my process?

Also, could I have my green taken away if I was to work outside the u.s without having a government job, but still return within the 6months requirement?

Thanks! ]]> Permanent Residency and Naturalization Ginawu http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157945 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157931&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 00:38:19 GMT I was arrested for shoplifting last November, 2012. I went to court and used the Accelerated Rehabilitation Program, I was granted six months of... I was arrested for shoplifting last November, 2012. I went to court and used the Accelerated Rehabilitation Program, I was granted six months of unsupervised probation (Ending in July 24th) I'm an international student under a F1 visa, but I have plans to marry my boyfriend within the next year. My question is, how likely am I to get approved for my green card having an arrest in my file? How hard is it going to be? Do I need a lawyer?

Thank you in advance, ]]> Permanent Residency and Naturalization E1181993 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157931