How does a criminal record affect the immigration process to get a permanent green card?
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Depends on what the crime was.  \n\nIf it was only a speeding ticket, you're okay.  First offense DUI, you should be fine.  \n\nBut if you're talking about drug trafficking, illegal immigrant trafficking, murder, etc., then forget about it.  The USCIS will deport you at the first chance.  \n\nSo, as always, it's best to consult with immigration attorneys.  The general rule (the "line") is whether that crime involves "moral turpitude."  But you may want an attorney to represent you to argue your case (or present it in the best light) in your adjustment proceedings.
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Border Patrol keeps records of everyone who has been deported within the past 12 months.  They can tell you over the phone if this person has been deported and at which port of entry.  As for finding out their immigration status, you will need their full name and birth date and possibly their country of birth.  Status is a very difficult thing to find out.  It is also difficult to find out if a person is being held in a deportation center awaiting a hearing.
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It depends of the category you applied on. Unless you are the spouse of a US citizen, there is a very long waitng period for your visa number. If you are the spouse of a US citizen once your applcation is approved you'll have to go to the embassy or immigration office where you applied for the fingerprints/interview and yes that is it. You'll get your green card in the mail.\nIf you applied in any other category (son/daughter, parents or simblings of a US citizen) the wait is very long. Depending on your nationality and category you applied on it can take from 1-25 years to get your visa number.
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The answer is yes. The criminal record lives on until it is expunged. An expunged record will be sealed and made publicly unavailable, so that it's beneficial to the convicted individual for a clean slate. Ask your attorney about expungement application process.\n\nDropping charges and not pressing charges are basically interchangeable.
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First off, if you have a criminal record or an education less than a University degree, then forget about working legally in the USA. The Immigration rules will use your degree heavily as your qualifications to receive a visa. The criminal record problem is not difficult to understand.\n\nOnce you have a job offer, and knowing you are not a US citizen, you and your potential employer should consult with an immigration lawyer to review your situation, job offer and personal requirements to get a work visa in the USA. \n\nThe lawyer route is not cheap, but if your case is strong they will work with you prepare all the paperwork to present a case that will best get your work visa approved given the Immigration laws at current. \n\nOne thing to note: never, NEVER think you or your employer can do this by yourself. If the USA Immigration Services deny your work visa then it will be next to impossible to reapply ever again. A black mark on your passport and travel profile will even make it hard for you to travel to the USA even on a vacation.
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It depends on whether you've done everything you need to do, and what has made you eligible to apply.  If you are applying through marriage to an American citizen, you can expect to wait 2 1/2 years till you get the permanent green card.\n\nOne thing you must keep in mind: something which gave me a bit of trouble with the process is that I received multiple requests to go to an office to get myself fingerprinted.  Apparently, you need to take in all the forms you receive at the time at which you get fingerprinted, or otherwise things just don't work, and they won't even tell you anything about it.  I did receive my green card after two and a half years (and am now a legal permanent resident), but I had to contact my local state representative to inquire what in the world was delaying the processing of my application.\n\nThe different branches of the BCIS do not communicate with one another (which is a travesty, when you consider that they are supposed to monitor the goings and comings of applicants), and so when you move from one house to another, you need to send forms informing each and every office that is processing different applications for you.  Also, if you get different requests for fingerprinting, take *all* of them to your appointment, and make sure you take receipts, so that you are sure that the agency disseminates your fingerprints among the different offices that are processing different parts of your application.
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its a very simple process actually.  Just fill out the application including the fingerprints for offical processing.  If any discrepencies are found, you will have to correct them.
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If you give the police your I.D or social number, it will be on your permanent record.
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No, you can't . Most of these morons think that becoming a legal resident and citizen is an easy task, It's not.\nYou have to apply in your country of birth for legal residence,  doing so will take about seven to 10 years. to do that you must prove to have a clean record and have no convictions, you must show proof that you have the monetary capacity to live in your native land and pay for your food, clothing and place to live (which is a bit contradictory since most immigrants aim to come here because they lack this) after that you must have a background check and wait for this to clear. If you're lucky (and I do mean Lucky) you'll have an interview with someone at the American Embassy and depending on how that goes you may have to wait about a year to receive your "green card". All this is done while you live in your country, not here.\n\n\nGood luck
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How easy or difficult obtaining a green card can be depends greatly on a person's individual situation. Some individuals will apply for a greencard through family immigration. Employment immigration also gives people the opportunity to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.\n\nMethods of Obtaining a Green Card\nA person can apply to become a permanent resident based on having a relative who is either a lawful permanent resident or a US citizen. The relative must first file the petition and it has to be approved. Once an immigrant visa number is available you can apply to have one assigned to you.\n\nEmployment can also allow a person to apply for a greencard. There is a multi-step process that is quite complex and can vary depending on the petitioner's qualifications, as well as which visa he or she applies for. The employer must complete a labor certification request for the applicant to be either granted or denied. \n\nObtaining a green card can also occur during the Diversity Program which is a green card lottery. This program began in 1994 and allows 50,000 new permanent residents enter the United States each year. The Diversity Program specifically allocates more visas, though randomly, to countries that have provided few immigrants to the US in recent years.\n\n\n\nUS-Immigration law is an extremely complex field where most people need the advise and services of an expert. Green Card Support Service has co-operated with a number of excellent Immigration Attorneys in the USA. We are glad to recommend and to provide you with the details of one of the best immigration lawyers in the USA. \n\nMr.\n\nClemens Pauly\n\nAttorney at law in Germany and the USA\n\nwww.cpauly.com
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Try to close the Charge sheet from the local Police and get a clearance or No Objection certificates from the Police.\n\nThen, it will be easy to get the Green Card.
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Immigration records are not public records.  There is no way for you to find out unless the person themself willingly shows you their documents.  Chances are that unless you are trained to understand the admissions coding, you wouldn't know what you are looking at anyway.
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Yes, once you obtain Legal Permanent Residency you can naturalize.  The process for obtaining LPR status isn't that difficult to follow.\n\nSee CIS at www.DHS.gov.
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If it from after 18 years of age, it will be there forever. Your criminal history is not like your credit history. Convictions don't go away unless they are expunged.
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If it was a felony then your done. If it was a misdemenor then you have a small chance, but usually they don't grant citizenship to criminals.
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it is not an automatic bar. there are no questions on criminal convictions on the application. it is up to the state department to issue or deny the passport. further details can be found at http://travel.state.gov. also might want to make sure any probation or parole terms permit you to travel out of the country. good luck.
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Yes you are partially correct.  There are fees involved in applying for permanent residency.  It can be costly.  However, if you really have the strong desire to get legalized, you will find means to produce the money.  And I don't condone getting the money by committing more crimes.