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Hello. A conviction for domestic violence can be considered a crime of violence and therefore make a noncitizen removable from the United States. If you only have an injuction or temporary protective order pending without a conviction then as a lawful permanent resident you would not be subject to removal. Have your criminal attorney do the best s/he can to ensure you don't receive a conviction that rises to a crime of violence. For additional information specifically pertaining to your case please contact me for a free consultation.

  In these times in which undocumented immigrants are being picked up for any reasons whatsoever, you should perhaps avail yourself of the services of nonprofit legal organizations or immigration attorneys with experience in removal proceedings. 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 will likely need a co-sponsor if neither you nor your wife (if she has a EAD) are working at the time of the adjustment of status interview. One exception is if you have sufficient assets to meet the affidavit of support requirements. Another exceptions is if you and your wife have been married for 10 years and you have contributed 40 quarters to SSA during that time. You should review the I-864 Instructions to see if you qualify for either exception. Otherwise, the USCIS may determine that your wife is likely to become a public charge since you cannot meeting the Affidavit of Support guidelines.