No criminal conviction, charge dismissed, could I still get deported?

You would not be removeable (deportable) from the U.S. based on this incident, because the ground of removal requires a conviction. It could...

US immigrant to travel to West Indies and back to US -owes Child support -kids are over 30 married

The USCIS looks down upon persons who are in arrears for child support. It can result in the denial of an application for an immigration benefit. ...

Will they really reduce all those years from nephews and nieces ages, so that they would be able to get their green cards?

In many cases, the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) applies a calculation to deduct the time that a visa petition was pending. You should...

What can i do to change my status....

If you are in the NYC area, I'd call immigration attorney Claudia Slovinsky for advice. She can provide you with the available options. In...

Can I apply for U.S citizenship even though I don't have my original birth certificate?

A birth certificate is not one of the documents required for an N-400 application for naturalization. Scott D. Pollock Scott D. Pollock &...

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My wife is an Irish immigrant who has debt from AIB. Why doesn't she have credit in the US? Does she have credit in Ireland?

You may want to re-post this question as a general legal question rather than an immigration question. You will be more likely to receive a...

It should be fine. I recently assisted a couple where the foreign national wife is being treated for cancer. Her application for adjustment of...

Three drug possesion conviction, will I get deported?

it appears you are like the cat with 9 lives, but they could be running out. US immigration law deals harshly with drug convictions. You will need...

I won the DV 2010 lottery but I was injusty rejected visa at the embassy. Can I appeal or obtai an attorney to fight the decisi

Be aware that DV 2010 visa applicants must have the visa issued no later than September 30, 2010 or the chance will be lost. There is no formal...

What is the true definition of "due process" for illegal immigrants?

The title of your question could be the title of a law school course. It's a great question and it would make for a great class, book or law...