Arrest Record and Green Card
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Hi,
I was arrested and charged with sex-for-fee offence by an undercover police woman. In the court, I was asked to pay a fine of $400 and the case was dismissed. I was wondering if this incident will affect my green-card processing? My I-140 has been cleared and I have to make a choice between filing for adjustment of status or councelor processing. Which one should I opt for given the fact that I have an arrest record. I really feel stupid about the whole incodent and wish I could undo it. Any advice will be very helpful.
thanks,
mark
I was arrested and charged with sex-for-fee offence by an undercover police woman. In the court, I was asked to pay a fine of $400 and the case was dismissed. I was wondering if this incident will affect my green-card processing? My I-140 has been cleared and I have to make a choice between filing for adjustment of status or councelor processing. Which one should I opt for given the fact that I have an arrest record. I really feel stupid about the whole incodent and wish I could undo it. Any advice will be very helpful.
thanks,
mark
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Yes. It must be reported.
My I-140 has been cleared and I have to make a
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You should choose adjustment of status. Even if the offense is not one which makes
you ineligible to immigrate (and I don't think it is such as offense), the consular
officer may make you wait a bit while looking into the case. You might be stuck
outside the U.S. for awhile.
During the adjustment of status process, if the INS makes you wait a bit while
looking into the case, you are still in the U.S., working.
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Yes. It must be reported.
My I-140 has been cleared and I have to make a
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You should choose adjustment of status. Even if the offense is not one which makes
you ineligible to immigrate (and I don't think it is such as offense), the consular
officer may make you wait a bit while looking into the case. You might be stuck
outside the U.S. for awhile.
During the adjustment of status process, if the INS makes you wait a bit while
looking into the case, you are still in the U.S., working.
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A misdemeanor should not affect your status or processing. As long as you show no
priors or other illegal activity.
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Go for AOS rather than consular processing. Before filing for AOS though, try to get
this conviction expunged from your record. Your criminal attorney should help you.
this conviction expunged from your record. Your criminal attorney should help you.