Bascom, FL Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

The answer to your question is probably. However, the answer to the inquiry really depends on where your friend was convicted, the definition of "robbery" in the jurisdiction where he was convicted and your boyfriend's immigration history (e.g. when did he become a resident, how did he become a resident, etc.). The best advice I can provide in a case such as this is to look for a reputable immigration attorney with familiarity on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. This can e a complicated legal issue to resolve and I wouldn't take generalized advice indicating "don't worry" without having a full and informed explanation of why it will all be good. I would highly advise that your friend obtain advice on travel plans BEFORE leaving the US. Depending on when the conviction occurred, your friend could face significant potential consequences if he were to depart the US with a plan to return on his green card. While he will not be sported upon his return without having an opportunity to appear before an Immigration Judge, he needs to understand just what to expect before he leaves the US. I don't mean to scare you or your friend, but I cannot suggest with any more importance the need to follow up with a licensed and knowledgeable immigration attorney. There very well could be a resolution out there to what would appear to be a potentially large mess. Find a reputable person to assist, we are out there and we are very willing to help if we think we can do so and make it worth your time and expense. Be careful out there, lots of attorneys will ask for a lot and be far short on explanations. Make sue you understand what any attorney will be doing on your behalf BEFORE giving any money to anyone. Good luck.

Generally speaking, applying for a motion to reconsider or to reopen and immigration decision does not give you legal status. Unless you have some other underlying legal status, you would be considered illegal even during the time of filing a motion. If comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) passes, the final outcome of the legislation will determine whether you and your wife are benefited. I note that you and your wife legally entered the US in November 2011 and so have only recently fallen out of status. The question will be what cutoff date for becoming illegal will be stated if and when CIR passes for the undocumented to gain benefits. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.