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Q: How does one go about appealing a decision on an N-565?

A naturalized person's date of birth was revealed to be incorrect by his mother after the naturalization certificate was issued, a submitted N-565 was filed to correct the date and was denied is there anything that can be done to correct the date on the application? Is there an appeal process?

Joshua L. Goldstein
Joshua L. Goldstein
answered on Mar 8, 2011

You may be able to appeal or re-submit. Why was it denied? When was it denied? What documentation did you submit in support of the N-565? Please contact me if you need help.

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Q: I am in the u.s. on a tourist visa from china. Can I stay in the u.s. legally if I marry while here as a tourist?
Joshua L. Goldstein
Joshua L. Goldstein
answered on Mar 8, 2011

If you get married to a U.S. citizen, your spouse could file a visa petition for you and you could then apply for adjustment of status. But if you get married shortly after entering in the U.S. as a visitor, you could be charged with visa fraud. Please contact me for me information.

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Q: If a 1203.4 was granted in CA on a first time cont-substance, is it enough to disturb the immigration removal in 1st dis

The original immigration proceedings started in CA .. but due to a change of venue the final removal order was given in MA- I know the 9th district and the 1st district treat immigration matters differently, but what rules apply when attempting to reopen?

Joshua L. Goldstein
Joshua L. Goldstein
answered on Mar 8, 2011

File your motion to reopen with Boston immigration court, if that court issued the final order of removal, and no appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals was filed. Boston is in the First Circuit so First Circuit law would apply.

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Q: Is it possible that someone who had political asylum as a minor can be deported if the get arrested?
Joshua L. Goldstein
Joshua L. Goldstein
answered on Mar 8, 2011

Yes. If you have a green card or a asylum or refugee status, you can be deported if you get convicted of various criminal offenses.

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