QUESTION
Will I have issues renewing my card if 15 years ago, I was arrested for a class b misdemeanor, theft by check which was a bounced check under $100?
Asked on Jul 17th, 2017 on Immigration - Georgia
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Also, being young and dumb, I did not get my driver’s license until 21 and before then, I got about 25 tickets only for no license insurance and expired registration or inspection. I didn’t go to court and received failure to appear for most of the tickets. All the above mentioned has been taken care of for at least 8 years. I do not have any unpaid tickets or anything. I have not been in any trouble since.
1 ANSWER
Although not entirely clear from your question, I presume that when you initially applied for and were approved for a Permanent Resident Card (a "Green Card"), you disclosed all of the offenses you mentioned and provided to the USCIS certified court disposition documents. If that is accurate, then those criminal offenses should not stand in the way of eligibility to renew your "Green Card." Nonetheless, the matter can be complicated. It would be wise for you to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information, could advise about eligibilities, options and strategies to attain your goals, and who then could offer legal representation in the often complex application process.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2017 at 8:07 PM