Fairburn, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Petty or other form of theft is generally a crime of moral turpitude that usually has a negative effects immigration status. I recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney to understand your rights and obligations, and options.

The keeper of the record where birth certificates are concerned usually refers to the registrar of births. As long is your foreign birth certificate is one that is recognized by the U.S. under the Foreign Affairs Manual, it is OK as long as the birth was registered within a year of the event. Keeper of the record does not refer to any translation or translator. Anybody who is fluent in both English and the language of your birth certificate can translate the documents and attest to his/her ability to do so accurately before a notary public or similar official. In a typical attestation of translation, the translator identifies himself or herself by name, states that he/she is fluent in the two languages, and certifies that he/she has made the translation from the document in the foreign language to the English language and that the same is a true and correct translation to the best of his or her knowledge, ability and belief.

Generally, a marriage that is recognized as valid where it took place will be recognized as valid for U.S. immigration purposes. It would be wise for you and your husband to work with an immigration lawyer for the consular processing steps involved in attaining your goals.