Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

Pardons

I am in deportation proceding for a conviction (theft) in 1986. I entered the usa legally and married a us citizen for 9 years now and have a newborn. I was told that,if i obtain a pardon from the governor it will help my situation, since the conviction be wiped. Is this correct?


Asked on 3/23/02, 7:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carolyn Goldfarb Carolyn S. Goldfarb, Esq.

Re: Pardons

Yes. An unconditional pardon from the governor will wipe out the conviction for deportation purposes.

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Answered on 3/24/02, 1:16 am


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