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Can I still petition my husband if he has had 3 prior arrests for petty theft?
Asked on Sep 19th, 2014 on Immigration - Texas
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I am a born citizen, me and my husband have been married for 3 years and have a 2 year old son. He did enter illegally to the USA about 8 years ago, he has 3 prior arrests for petty theft. He paid all his fines and did community service. Will I be able to petition him even with his criminal record?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Yes. Your criminal history should not affect your ability to petition your husband.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2014 at 1:49 AM
Business Immigration Attorney serving Houston, TX
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Quan Law Group, PLLC
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It will depend upon whether they are crimes involving moral turpitude.
Answered on Sep 22nd, 2014 at 4:08 PM
Hard to say. Looks like his convictions can be a problem coupled with the fact that likely he also needs a waiver.
Answered on Sep 22nd, 2014 at 10:31 AM
Bruce A. Coane
You can certainly file the visa petition and it can be approved notwithstanding his criminal record. It is the steps that follow after approval of the visa petition where his crimes come into play and might (or might not) bar him from immigrating.
Answered on Sep 22nd, 2014 at 10:25 AM