QUESTION
Am i Eligible for green card if i HAve retail theft in my background records?
Asked on May 16th, 2015 on Immigration - Pennsylvania
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Hi, in Jnuary 2011, I've been caught on a shoplifting charge for $15 worth of merchandise in Pennyslvania , the store manager had called the cops. The cops arrested me and was taken to police dept. and got photographed, fingerprinted. 18& 3929 &&A1 (LEAD) I plead guilty and paid $188 chrages. mailed the money order to the court and tha was it. The lady told me on the phone that it is all I had to do. it was Fines: $50 and Costs: $138(by the way what is the difference between costs and fines?). Im about to apply for adjustment of status through the marriage to a citizen of US. It is the only crime that I have done in my entire life. My question is , how is it going to affect my adjustment of status in USCIS ? Thank you very Much.
1 ANSWER
Hello,
A single misdemeanor conviction for petty theft should not prevent you from getting your green card through your US citizen spouse. It is important to get the court papers for your conviction and speak to an immigration attorney in your city about your criminal and immigration history before you file your application. Good luck.
The information above is of a general nature and is not, nor is it intended to be legal advice. Please consult your immigration attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.
Answered on May 17th, 2015 at 1:18 PM