Legal Question in Immigration Law in Nevada

I want to apply for naturalization but I have my doubts due to the following: I have been a permanent resident for the last 16 years, since 1994, 1) I was arrested on 1984 for false claim to USC I received 6 months confinemet and was deported to El Salvador, 2) in 1988 I was arrested for DUI, I received 10 days jail, dui school and a fine, I complied with everything ( in 1988 I married to a USC but didn't file a petition right a way) and 3) on 1989 I was arrested for illegal entry and false claim I paid a bond and the immigration officer told me to fix my immigration status, then my wife file a petition (I-130) and also an application to reenter after deportation every form was aproved and I was given an appoiment for an interview at the american embassy in san salvador on november 1994, I showed up at the interview and I was given a visa as a permanent resident to travel back to the US I came back without any problem, my last problem was 21 years ago, I never have a problem after that, I been working and paying taxes, can I apply and be elegible for a naturalization or stay as a permanent resident for life ?

Hoping somebody can help me, thank you in advance for any response.


Asked on 1/19/11, 10:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Latangie Williams Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.

Being that you were legally admitted during your last entry, you are eligible to naturalize. There are certain criteria that must be met in order for you to naturalize. Please give me a call at 1-800-408-5818 or email me at [email protected] for additional information.

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Answered on 1/24/11, 11:05 pm


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