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If you pay a fine, its a conviction. Most of these cases are misdemeanors and not the type of crime that will affect you PR. You may need to wait for your naturalization. It does not matter if the record is sealed or the case expunged, it still is an arrest, charge and conviction. The only way for it not to affect you at all is a full dismssal. Even with that the N-400 asks if you've ever been cited, arrested or charged. That answer is "yes".

If you have been out of status since 2000, you cannot get any nonimmigrant visa classification. You will not qualify for permanent residence from an employer either unless you are grandfathered for section 245(i). If you marry a US citizen, then you can get your permanent residence without needing a waiver or section 245(i).

I do not believe that you will be able to have your mother downgrade the petition from F-1 to F-2B if she never applied for you when she had a green card. The remedy of which you speak was specifically drawn up for green card holders who petitioned and then later naturalized.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.