Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: getting legal

As unromantic as this may sound, I think you may be right to approach this with some caution. Perhaps the best approach is to have an immigration attorney fully review his criminal history (and immigration history) before you decide to marry. I would strongly recommend that you both consult with the same attorney at the same time so as to be sure of what the situation will be. Many domestic violence charges are deportable offenses, and it sounds as though he may have some serious issues with obtaining legal status at this point.

Re: getting legal

No comprendo! If you are having these types of misgivings why are you still together? If you are worried that a relationship with him will have a negative impact on you, that will happen whether or not you get married. With regard to owing child support, if he makes an effort to pay it, that will not pose too much of a problem. On the other hand, the criminal convictions may. Simple possession of narcotics is a crime involving moral turpitude; domestic violence may or may not be depending on the statute he violate; violation of probation is not good. If he is without documents, I suggest he go see a good immigration lawyer to see what he can do -- right now it seems as if he would be of no benefit to himself or to you without some action on his part. Good luck to both of you.

Re: getting legal

I agree with the previous attorney's answer that your boyfriend has serious problems. Most likely, Immigration will deny his application and put him into removal proceedings. First of all, the narcotics offense makes him inadmissible unless it was only for marijuana less than 30 grams. Secondly, the domestic violence is a crime of moral turpitude which makes him inadmissible. Thirdly, the child support arrears make him out to be a person without good moral character in the eyes of Immigration. Not to mention the probation violations. Nothing will happen to you if you marry him, but your boyfriend will most likely not receive permanent residence but instead could be ordered removed from the U.S.

Larry L. Doan, Esq.

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