Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

We suggest you to consult with an immigration attorney. Filing numerous petitions do not give you real relief. You might wish to find out what happened in the previous petitions and look for the feasible solutions for immigration status.

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To serve on a jury in California, here are the requirements per http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/jury/basics.htm#qualifications:

* Are a U.S. citizen

* Are at least 18 years old

* Can understand English enough to understand and discuss the case

* Are a resident of the county that sent you the jury summons

* Have not served on a jury in the last 12 months

* Are not currently on a grand jury or on another trial jury

* Are not under a conservatorship

* Have had your civil rights restored if you were convicted of a felony or malfeasance while holding public office

If you already served on a jury and are not a U.S. citizen, which is what I assume if you don't have permanent residence yet, then you had to have made a false claim to U.S. citizenship. This may be preventing you from qualifying for permanent residence. A false claim to U.S. citizenship makes an alien removable and inadmissible, including unqualified for permanent residence. There are exceptions, however.

You need someone to advise you as to where you stand in greater detail than has been done so far. Contact me directly for further information at [email protected] or 818 609 1953.

The above is not intended to be legal advice but informational. An attorney/client relationship is not established from this information.

Sincerely,

Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of CA

Designated in "Super Lawyers", 2004-2009, "Los Angeles Magazine"

If you are not a permanent resident yet, this means you are not a citizen. You must be a U.S. Citizen to sit on a jury, among other qualifications. You must obtain other assistance to see what options are available.