I entered the US as a Permanent Resident at the age of 16 in 1994. In 1998 I was charged with violating 18 USC 1030 (a)(2)(c) "intentionally accesses a computer without authorization or exceeds authorized access, and thereby obtains information from any protected computer if the conduct involved an interstate or foreign communication" My lawyer was able to get a plea bargain for 3 years probation + fine + restitution and have the charge turned into a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
I recently tried to renew my Green Card (6 months ago) and last week I received a letter from the BCIS that they are unable to process my application because they need more information about the misdemeanor conviction (i.e. final disposition/court judgement, probation reports). What are my risks of being placed in deportation proceedings and what should I expect from the BCIS after I provide them the paperwork that they requested?
I spoke to an immigration lawyer today and he told me that this shouldn't be a problem because the conviction was for a misdemeanor but that I should expect to go in front of an Immigration Judge. What do you guys think?
Thanks for your help.
I recently tried to renew my Green Card (6 months ago) and last week I received a letter from the BCIS that they are unable to process my application because they need more information about the misdemeanor conviction (i.e. final disposition/court judgement, probation reports). What are my risks of being placed in deportation proceedings and what should I expect from the BCIS after I provide them the paperwork that they requested?
I spoke to an immigration lawyer today and he told me that this shouldn't be a problem because the conviction was for a misdemeanor but that I should expect to go in front of an Immigration Judge. What do you guys think?
Thanks for your help.
