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Your mother-in-law would typically apply for a B-2 visitor visa at the American consulate or embassy with jurisdiction over her place of residence. In doing so, she would have to show ties and bonds with Mexico to demonstrate that she would return to Mexico after the time of visit. If she is lacking funds, you and your spouse can guarantee her support during the time that she is here with an affidavit of support along with materials such as your job letters, banking statements, and most recent tax return. Please note that the issuance of a visitor visa is within the discretion of the US consular officer. Good luck!  Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (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.

If your husband's action rise to the level of abuse, you can file a self-petition. You will have to present evidence including that you lived together.

The answer might change a bit depending on the date when you became a permanent resident and on your age when you were convicted of these offenses. But with 99% certainty, you are not eligible for naturalization. Moreover, you are subject to deportation as a person who has committed two crimes of moral turpitude. Filing an application for naturalization will almost surely land you in removal proceedings in the Immigration Court. I would suggest getting a consultation with an immigration attorney to see whether there is anything that can be done about your situation. Perhaps the cases against you can be reopened; or you might have some special circumstances in the family that would warrant special treatment in the immigration court. You might, of course, just quietly remain a permanent resident. But the chances are that your criminal record will come to the attention of the Immigration either when you file for renewal of your green card - or when you get arrested again (doesn't matter for what - for another theft, for jaywalking, or simply for being in a wrong place at a wrong time). When it happens, there might be no time to do anything to change the outcome of the removal proceedings. So, I would say, finding a good attorney now is a very good idea.