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One more time, these posts are NOT legal advice. If you need legal advice contact an attorney or hire the services of a qualified law firm. You have a very delicate situation to deal with and you could benefit from legal representation. Again, this is NOT legal advice.

Possesion of a false document, without more, is not a CIMT. However, you're describing a scheme that involves misrepresentation of material facts, visa fraud, and even conspiracy to defraud the United States. You say that nobody has yet informed CIS about the fraud. The one person who should...

You could, in theory, qualify for the simple possession exception. This rule applies only to a one time charge and conviction of possession of marihuana and not any other controlled substances. Since the conviction occurred so long ago it shouldn't be considered a negative factor given your...

Shoplifting is a CIMT. Consult with an immigration attorney and make sure you understand what you're doing. This is not legal advice. Contact an attorney if you require legal assistance.

It looks like your mixing two legal concepts, aggravated felonies and CIMT's. They are two very different things. This is not legal advice, if you need legal advice contact an attorney.

These two offenses are not "usually" considered crimes involving moral turpitude, but it can vary from state to state. In California they should not be considered CMT's (reading from the California Penal Code), so you got lucky this time around. But make no mistake, you do have a conviction for...

Dropped charges shouldn't be consulted but to help clarify a conviction under a statute that is divisible. The arrest will be on record but there's no conviction to trigger immigration consequences. Be honest and do not try to hide the arrest from immigration officials, that would be a very bad...

My opinion, you cannot establish good moral character during the statutory period after your conviction for a CIMT. Yes, doing the community service is your acceptance of guilt, that counts as a conviction, and if you get another one, you will be deported for multiple CIMT convictions. You...

If the case went to court and the charges were dismissed or whatever reasons, there's no immigration consequences. If you need to be extra sure then go to your court house and request a copy of the decision. Make sure you have all relevant information with you or you'll have to make several...

If the person actually entered without inspection, the only option is for that person to return home, file for the appropriate K visa along with the required waivers (usually I-212 and I-601). It's very different if the person only overstayed a visa, in that case, the alien should be allowed to...

If the person is an EWI (entry without inspection) then the alien should leave the country and return home to apply for a K-1 visa or K-3 visa (if already married) along with the required waivers. These waivers can take quite a while to be processed and if the relationship is "new" it could be...

When dealing with children, emotional issues are as important as legal issues. Consult with your attorney and make sure everything is out in the clear when it comes to the kids. Make sure they know what's going on at the appropriate level. Again, best of luck to you! (This is not legal advise...

If you happen to find a job that you like in the US, you can ask your employer to sponsor you for a petition. This could be a valid alternative. You're absolutely right, marriage fraud is just another way to degrade yourself and also get into a ton of legal trouble! Have fun, best of luck!

A single DUI is not a CIMT, no impact on your "good moral character"..... You should be concerned with getting a nice suit for your naturalization ceremony and making sure you get there on time! :) This is no legal advice, I'm not an attorney. Have fun!

You need to be honest with the adjudicator at the interview, it's very important to be truthful and respond to their questions with honesty. They need to see that you're not moving from person to person to get AOS. Some people do and USCIS is only trying to protect the integrity of AOS so it can...

If you have been admitted or paroled into the United States (had a stamp in your passport) and were NOT admitted as a crewman or TWOV (no visa for transit) you're ok. That's pretty much it. There's TONS to consider when filing for AOS, you're only looking at the tip of the iceberg here, but it's...

It's important to know that you have a right to establish paternity since in this case, the issue involves legal obligations extending to other countries and you also have reasonable doubt regarding the legality of such issues. You should always consider the request for a DNA or blood test as...

As long as you were admitted or paroled into the US, you're fine to adjust as immediate relative. (only as immediate relative to USC).

I don't think any reasonable court would refuse your request for a paternity test. Since you already have reasonable grounds to justify such a demand, you could petition the court to demand such tests in support of the responsibilities imposed upon you as a result of the alleged paternity and in...

If you have been arrested or cited, you MUST appear in court; if you don't, that can lead to new, dangerous situations. You need to follow up on this as closely as you can. Last thing you want is to be denied entry because you have a warrant out for your arrest because of your "failure to...