Any time you leave the United States, you expose yourself to issues upon return when you present yourself for admission. You need to speak with an...

Can an illegal alien adopt a US child who has been in her custody for 9 years??

You need to speak with a family lawyer, preferably one who has experience with immigration matters. This is an extremely complicated type of...

Will a person get deported for having a misdemeanor marijuana charge from 8 years ago if they are a LPR?

It is impossible to know how to properly answer this question until and unless an attorney were to review the specifics of the conviction. As all...

I would like to know what does a Eight year with a Two actually means?

Generally, the "eight with a two" refers to a total sentence and the mandatory minimum sentence component. This means the court will sentence you...

Got Ticket.Driver's License expired.Change of status(J-1 to F-1) Pending. Cant't renew. What to expect?

You should always consult with an attorney who is familiar with the practices within the municipal court that you were charged with the ticket. It...

Citizen????

As an Immigration lawyer, I can tell you that the earliest USCIS will consider an application for naturalization is five years after the last...

Filling out I-485 form. Adjusting my status through marriage to my USC wife. What do i write in "current USCIS status" ?

You should place the date that your OPT status expired in the "expired on" section, as this is the most recent valid status you had. Your current...

New jersey DWI bench warrant goes to FBI rap sheet?

This is a very interesting question. From my understanding of the FBI system, they are a fingerprint based system, which would mean that if you...

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Which option should I take? Shoplifting case

Technically, a transfer to the Municipal Court would be worse than accepting entrance to the PTI program IF you successfully complete the PTI...

Can I avoid having shoplifting show on my permanent record since it is a first time offense

First thing first - these are all very good questions to ask your PD. He or she will be able to best guide you through the process, and since they...