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How do I go about renewing my green card?

Asked on Feb 27th, 2013 on Immigration - California
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My green card expired in 2006. Since then I got 2 felonies. (PC 32 and possession of a stolen vehicle) Also, if I am married to a US citizen, does that help?
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Immigration Law Attorney serving Long Beach, CA at Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
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*Criminal Relief* The U.S. Immigration laws are very strict. In this particular case, the past crime is preventing you from going forward with obtaining any immigration benefits. In fact, in a deportation in this type of matter, it could very well result in deportation for life without any possibility of coming back. It is never easy to obtain criminal relief, but it is the only realistic chance that exists. We file the necessary paperwork in order to try to get the conviction vacated or reduced so that it is not an aggravated felony. A Supreme Court case Padilla vs. Kentucky has come out which essentially states that if you were not properly notified of the immigration consequences of your plea, then your sixth amendment rights to counsel have been violated. Thus, we would go back into the criminal court based in large part on Padilla vs. Kentucky.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 5:41 AM

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Intellectual Property Attorney serving Menlo Park, CA at Sheppard Mullin
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You should consult with an immigration lawyer with experience on criminal conviction and immigration status. Your two criminal record may render you removable or inadmissible.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2013 at 7:31 PM

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