Somers Point, NJ Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

The DUI in 2006 should not pose a problem to your citizenship application. I cannot say so with reference to your theft offense in 2007 as it is not clear from your query as to the extent of the crime. If a minor theft offense, it would likely not have an effect as the requirement of good moral character is five years. If on the other hand it could be seen as a felony, a question could arise as to whether you were still deserving of your green card, and whether the agency should contest your right to it when it becomes aware of the incident upon your filing for citizenship.

In an RFE concerning birth paper, U.S.C.I.S. usually wishes to see one registered contemporaneously with the birth (within one year). If not, secondary evidence such as baptismal certificates, early schooling records, or delayed birth papers with affidavits of others describing how they knew of the facts of birth, etc., may be accepted in lieu thereof. 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.  

You state that your IV (immigrant visa) issue date was December 23, 2012 and that the visa expires on October 1, 2012. I suggest that you or your representative contact the Embassy and request correction of the immigrant visa. An immigrant visa when issued is to have 6 months validity from the date of issuance. 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.