Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Green Card Expired a few years back

I have been in the U.S. since age of 1. Now 33 years old I'm married for 7 years and have 3 kids and my Green Card Expired a few years back. I received it back when I was a kid. I recently got a misdemeanor of Disturbing the peace and I'm on parole for 3 years. Should go and submit my paperwork for the Green Card renewal and submit my paperwork for Citizenship now or wait until I clear all my record with the courts.


Asked on 6/22/09, 5:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

Re: Green Card Expired a few years back

It should be fine to apply for an I-90, but without knowing your entire picture, I can't say for sure. Disturbing the peace is not an offense in itself that leads to deportation or inadmissibility.

I would be happy to help you out if you contact me offline. Check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com, fill out a consultation request there at http://www.yardum-hunter.com/Main/Consultation.asp or email me at [email protected]. Until then, please don't rely on this as legal advice.

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Answered on 6/22/09, 9:02 pm
Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Re: Green Card Expired a few years back

Dera Inquirer:

The USCIS will ask to see your criminal record (docket sheets) when you either apply to renew your green card or file for naturalization.

You should consult with an immigration attorney to make sure that you are eligible to file for naturalization and/or not deportable from the US before you pursue either course. Note also that you cannot be approved for naturalization if you are on probation.

I recommend that you email [email protected] or visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com if you would like to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss this matter further.

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Answered on 6/24/09, 6:13 pm


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