Legal Question in Immigration Law in Connecticut

Hi,

I have H1 visa valid till june 2010 with a indian company. In april my project got over and I had to stay back in US due to some personal constraints so I converted my visa to H4. I was arrested for class 5 felony and on probation till Feb 2010. Now I'm getting a project and my company wants to convert my visa from H4 to H1.

1. Does this offence will have any impact on my visa conversion and approval ?

2. Once my company file the application for H4-H1 conversion and get the receipt, am I eligible to work or do I need to get my visa approved for that?


Asked on 1/30/10, 6:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Yes, a felony conviction will affect any future visa applications and petitions with the USCIS.

You should consult your lawyer and see if this particular felony conviction makes you deportable (removable) from USA.

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Answered on 2/04/10, 2:37 pm


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