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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Immigration Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Looking for a Criminal Immigration / Deportation Defense Lawyer from Pennsylvania

In November 2022, my partner and I were charged with a retail theft summary offense (CC3929) of $149 and criminal conspiracy (CC0903) in Philadelphia, PA. We were arrested, fingerprinted, photographed, and given a citation copy with a court date. Considering we had no priors, our criminal attorney... View More

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answered on Sep 22, 2023

A lot is at stake, and you are right to be searching for an attorney who is well versed in both state criminal and U.S. immigration law and practice, including deportation defense (EOIR), affirmative applications (USCIS), and U.S. entries (CBP). Your attorney should also have a high level of... View More

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Q: Will my 2 misdemeanors present a problem with re entry to USA?

I have two misdemeanors in 2016 and I’m a permanent resident I just renewed my green card not to long ago and I want to travel out of the country but scared of being denied re entry to the USA I was cleared from deportation in 2017

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answered on Sep 15, 2023

You are right to be concerned...international travel with U.S. criminal convictions can be very troublesome. Upon return, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in evaluating your request for entry as a lawful permanent resident ("green card"), may take issue with your convictions and 2017... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Hello, Question about visa, green card and crime

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My German husband came with me from Germany to help me with my mom and dad because they are sick. I am a US citizen. He came on a tourist visa and we decided that he should just stay here with me and my family.

I handed in form I 130 and I am sending in the other form this... View More

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answered on May 4, 2023

The answer to your question is complicated - I recommend seeking the in-person advice of a skilled and experienced immigration lawyer as your concern is justified. The lawyer should be able to evaluate your husband's "tourist visa" (VWP entry or B2 visa?), evaluate the seriousness of... View More

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Q: Should I mail the I-751 supporting documents with the I-751? or is it a different address? Its not clear on the website
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answered on Mar 16, 2023

Great question -- you will want to mail all of your supporting documents with your Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (USCIS Form I-751, current edition, ink signed and dated, with correct filing fee, and correctly filed before the all important deadline), but be sure to send copies of your... View More

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