Legal Question in Immigration Law in Minnesota

will petty theft record make me in admissible at port of entry to USA?

I had an arrest record 7 years ago for shoplifting. The judge ordered me to complete an education school and then acquitted me.

I just got my green card application approved. I disclosed my arrest record in application and interview with USCIS.

My question is, now even though I have green card, will my past retail theft record still make me inadmissible at the port of entry? I am planning to visit my family overseas.

At the entry port, if USCIS decides that I am inadmissible, will they just throw me out at the airport or I still have the right hire an attorney.

If you know the answer, please help!


Asked on 1/18/09, 3:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rebecca White Law Office of Rebecca White

Re: will petty theft record make me in admissible at port of entry to USA?

Without reviewing the details of the arrest and court charges I can't give you a firm answer, but given the fact that this was disclosed prior to your adjustment most likely the charge will not render you inadmissible but you may want to have both a full copy of the charge and a memo relating to the law in regards to your admissiblity with you prior to leaving the US. If you'd like to discuss the details of your situation please email or call my office to set a time to do so.

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Answered on 1/18/09, 4:02 pm


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