Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Jersey

Shoplifting charge amended to town ordinance

In 2000 my shoplifting charge was amended to local town ordinance I pleaded guilty and paid only fines.

MY final disposition is that The shoplifting charge was amended to a local township ordinance

What can be consequences on pending I485 - i already have fingerprints done and got my EAD and AP

I am planning to travel in March 2008, Can have problem in reenter to US


Asked on 2/04/08, 1:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ruchi Thaker Law Office of Ruchi Thaker

Re: Shoplifting charge amended to town ordinance

This is a good question and you should speak with experience immigration lawyers. What did you plead guilty to? Did you provide a certificate of disposition with your adjustment application? Did you disclose the arrest and conviction on your adjustment application and at your interview? What matters is the FINAL charge you pleaded to. You need to make sure that what you pleaded to is not a "crime involving moral turpitude" under immigration laws or any other category of offense that could negatively impact your pending adjustment of status application and may trigger removal proceedings.

Until you consult with attorneys, I would advise you not to travel, because you want to make sure you will not have problems returning. Many times, CIS grants advance parole but upon the adjustment applicant's return to the USA, they take it back if they realize they shouldn't have issued it in the first place as a result of a conviction that affects the adjustment application.

Should you wish to consult with us, we would be happy to review your matter with you.

Best Wishes!

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Answered on 2/04/08, 1:20 pm


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