Q: Will I have complications obtaining marriage greencard with 2 dwi
Had 2 dwi back in 2002 and 2005 as young stupid mistake I made. Fines all paid and never did any jail time. Both were misdemenear. Never paid taxes as well, but heard from friends I must pay at least 3 years prior. Is that true?
A: Criminal arrests can affect your eligibility. You should have an experienced attorney review your record with you to determine what affect it will have on your ability to adjust status. The new form I 944 inquiries into your prior tax filings and you should also discuss this with a lawyer to come up with the best strategy going forward.
A: You should pay taxes for as far back as possible. The DWI are not good but if you have had no other infractions since then, you should be able to move forward with your green card. Another problem you might have is whether you entered the USA legally or legally. If you entered illegally you may need to file a waiver.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
