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Q: Can I apply for the citizenship now if I became a permanent resident in January 2012 (almost 3 years, short of 3 months)
Tanvir Joshi
Tanvir Joshi
answered on Feb 7, 2015

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Q: Can an illegal immigrant succeed in getting a child support order against a legal resident? s s
Miguel Nieves
Miguel Nieves
answered on Jan 30, 2015

The court will not take into account your immigration status. You should file you complaint for child support immediately.

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Q: I-485 - Have you ever knowingly committed a moral turpitude crime without being arrested?

I received a court summon letter from Macy's on shoplifting. I appeared with my lawyer in Municipal Court but Macy's representative did not appear and the case was dismissed. I did not receive any dismissal notice. I was only handled by Loss Prevention officers, no law officers involved.... View More

Miguel Nieves
Miguel Nieves
answered on Jan 30, 2015

Was this a criminal or civil matter? It would be best to run a CORI to see exactly what happened in that case and see if there is any other record. You should also get a complete copy of the file from the court in which you appeared and take the copy to an experienced immigration attorney. You... View More

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Q: If my mum was born in usa.and left when she was 3 years oldwould I her daughter.have claim to usa citizenship..
Stephen Baird
Stephen Baird
answered on Dec 8, 2014

You should consult with an experienced immigration lawyer about the specifics of your situation, but as a general matter children of US citizen parents can acquire citizenship at birth even if they are born outside of the US. In order to claim their US citizenship, these children must apply for a... View More

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Q: What is misleading?

In an immigration court boston mass,

Francis M. Boyer
Francis M. Boyer
answered on Aug 4, 2011

Misleading is when you say or write something that wrongly indicates or leads to a false conclusion. It could be by accident or intentional.

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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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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: 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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