Hello Everyone,
This is my very first post here, and I joined this forum specifically to ask for advice regarding my current situation. I was recently convicted and sentenced to fraud over $5000.00 here in Canada.(no previous record before this...I am 36 years old, a college graduate, and I am gainfully employed) I am presently under a conditional sentence of 4 months, and then 2 years probation after that. I have a restitution order, which I am paying, and it is my intention to have all monies paid back within six months...even though the order states that I have until November of 2009 to do so. I am intentional upon applying for Early Termination of Probation once this money has been paid in full. I understand that I may be somewhat premature in making my inquiry, but here goes...
My boyfriend is a soldier in the United States Army, and our future plans include marriage. I understand that UCSIS may very well refuse my application to immigrate to the United States because of my criminal record, and my specific charge is considered to be one of moral turpitude, however I am also aware that there are some exceptions. I also understand that because my boyfriend is in the US Military, immigration applications for spouses are usually expedited. In addition to this, my boyfriend is moving to Germany, as this is his new post...this will occur within the next month.(not sure of the relevancy in giving that information, but I thought I would throw that in there.)
Here are my questions: Because of my boyfriend being in the military, are there any exceptions regarding immigration that I should be aware of? What can I do on this end to prepare for this process? What will the entire immigration process entail? What would be the most favourable outcome?
I realize that I should probably seek some legal advice, and consult with an Immigration Lawyer in the United States, but I also know that the military world is also quite different from the civilian world. Any and all advice, comments, or suggestions that anyone can offer me would be greatly appreciated in the meantime.
Thanks so much!!!
Saffron
This is my very first post here, and I joined this forum specifically to ask for advice regarding my current situation. I was recently convicted and sentenced to fraud over $5000.00 here in Canada.(no previous record before this...I am 36 years old, a college graduate, and I am gainfully employed) I am presently under a conditional sentence of 4 months, and then 2 years probation after that. I have a restitution order, which I am paying, and it is my intention to have all monies paid back within six months...even though the order states that I have until November of 2009 to do so. I am intentional upon applying for Early Termination of Probation once this money has been paid in full. I understand that I may be somewhat premature in making my inquiry, but here goes...
My boyfriend is a soldier in the United States Army, and our future plans include marriage. I understand that UCSIS may very well refuse my application to immigrate to the United States because of my criminal record, and my specific charge is considered to be one of moral turpitude, however I am also aware that there are some exceptions. I also understand that because my boyfriend is in the US Military, immigration applications for spouses are usually expedited. In addition to this, my boyfriend is moving to Germany, as this is his new post...this will occur within the next month.(not sure of the relevancy in giving that information, but I thought I would throw that in there.)
Here are my questions: Because of my boyfriend being in the military, are there any exceptions regarding immigration that I should be aware of? What can I do on this end to prepare for this process? What will the entire immigration process entail? What would be the most favourable outcome?
I realize that I should probably seek some legal advice, and consult with an Immigration Lawyer in the United States, but I also know that the military world is also quite different from the civilian world. Any and all advice, comments, or suggestions that anyone can offer me would be greatly appreciated in the meantime.
Thanks so much!!!
Saffron