Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I am about to submit an application for adjustment of status. I am married to a US citizen, I came here on the visa waiver program several years ago. I am concerned because in 2001 I went on a day trip to Mexico using my California ID card, on return I was refused entry. I crossed a second time, a couple of days later with the same ID but this time I told the boarder patrol that I was born in the US and was allowed to enter. I am concerned that there will be a record of me being denied entry and that this will affect my adjustment of status. Could you please give me some information on whether or not I should go ahead with my application.

Thank you for your time.


Asked on 4/04/10, 1:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

You should be concerned about this, and even more about false claim to a US citizenship because it's a permanent bar to becoming a lawful permanent resident, and there is no waiver for that.

You should at least consult/discuss your situation and legal options with an immigration attorney before applying on your own.

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Answered on 4/09/10, 1:44 pm


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