Technically, yes, as even that may require a plea of guilty to a CIMT (a Crime of Moral Turpitude). It is imperative to retain a local defense counsel to handle that case properly.

Even a frivolous report of marriage fraud may result in a lifetime ban on any immigration benefits in the future. I recommend discussing your legal options with a counsel of your choice.

This is a complex question that requires a confidential consultation, but even generally there is a way to accept that professional opportunity without impacting your pending immigration matter.

You may reach out to us to schedule a consultation with you on that issue if you so desire.

Your Lawful Permanent Residency status requires you to reside in the US permanently and not to work abroad. Eventually your status will be in jeopardy if you continue to do what you are doing at present.

You need to legally remove the condition on your Lawful Residence status and file for its removal 90 days prior of its expiration date as stated on your plastic Permanent Residence Card.

I recommend updating the address to the actual physical address In the USCIS system within ten days of the relocation by the form AR-11 online.

I suggest meeting with a licensed mental health counselor of your choice to discuss your recent observations at the very least.

It depends what other legal issues are involved. I strongly suggest a confidential legal consultation with an experienced attorney.

Please contact us directly at 773-562-8602 to prepare you for that visa stamping interview as there are several legal nuances you need to be aware of.

Your criminal case was dismissed, thus, as long as you present the evidence of its dismissal and have not pled to a crime of moral turpitude, your visa should be approved in my professional opinion.

You need to discuss that exposure with a licensed immigration attorney confidentiality as that may result in a denial.

Without gathering more case information is is impossible for anyone to suggest the next court event. The facts are the case is a state Misdemeanor Class A, and it is still pending with the next court date in January of 2023.

I recommend for the defendant discussing the case with a... View More

At the time of the alleged criminal offense absence of the FOID card becomes a strict liability issue ( either you have it or not at the time), however, these issues have a potential to mitigate with an experienced counsel.

You acted as your own attorney and created a situation which triggered a second scrutiny of your filed and pending case. Now even if you re file a brand new petition your case in the U.S. Government database would still indicated potential review for fraud.

If that alone is not a... View More

Because that type of crime affects one’s eligibility to handle firearms in Illinois. Consider retaining a good defense counsel to dispose of the battery case correctly.

Even generally, providing any immigration advice without a valid law licence will constitute an unlawful law practice. I would be very apprehensive to do that.

As you have learned , that is exactly right. As a boyfriend you are legally not a family member and have no legitimate authority to request any accommodation with respect of another person’s child.

I recommend doing the following:

Obtain a court certified traffic citation disposition from the clerk of the county court where the matter was adjudicated (completed). Disclose that traffic citation and attach a copy of the certified court disposition with all conditions met (fine paid) on... View More

Marrying within 90 days on ESTA may be viewed as improper. It would be prudent to marry 90 days after one's entry. Also, that route would be much more expedient in terms of case processing.

However, it goes without saying that a case like that requires a competent immigration attorney... View More

It is very prudent to discuss your potential exposure to ANY prospective criminal charges BEFORE they appear with an experienced defense counsel in confidence without any delay. Here is why: your immediate personal conduct, statements and actions may play a critical part in either getting you... View More