Bainbridge, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

In general, a conviction of a littering offense will have no impact upon eligibilities for immigration benefits. It is necessary to be fully honest with all communications with immigration authorities, and so the arrest and conviction will need to be disclosed. Depending upon the immigration benefits that are sought and steps that are to be taken to apply, one may be required to supply certified copies of court disposition documents (such as the arresting document(s), the plea, the court's order and proof that all fines were paid and compliance was made with all other requirements of the court). An expungement of a conviction or a sealing of a record may not make any difference to immigration authorities. It would be wise to engage an immigration attorney to review the relevant arrest/conviction documents and then advise you about your eligibilities, options and strategies.

Generally, a foreign national with a valid H1B visa may travel abroad and re-enter the U.S. regardless of whether a marriage-based application to adjust status has been filed and remains pending. The application must be filed, however, at a time that the foreign national is physically present in the U.S. The foreign national will be able to show his/her valid H1B visa and passport to re-enter, and will not need to await receipt of Advance Parole - note that this information is inapplicable to people with many types of nonimmigrant visas other than an H1B. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.

No, regrettably there is no visa category by which a Conditional Resident (or a Permanent Resident without conditions) may sponsor a parent to become a Permanent Resident.