Q: resident alien card expired in 2003, lost the card and need to renew but criminal history also. what to do?
A: You should assemble copies of your criminal documents for each case (police arrest report, charging document, plea agreement [if applicable], pre-trial intervention program / diversion program agreement [if applicable], final judgment and sentence [if applicable], proof of completion of sentence [if applicable]) and bring them to a competent immigration attorney to evaluate them. As part of the green card renewal process, your biometrics (e.g., fingerprints) will be captured and a background check will be performed by USCIS. You should have an immigration attorney evaluate the possible negative immigration consequences of your criminal history so that you can make an informed decision.
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