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This information provided is not intended to replace the advice of an attorney but is merely provided as a public service. Each immigration case is different. For more information, consult with Thomas Esparza, Jr., Board Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with more than 29 years of experience.
 
 
 



> IF YOU...
 
...make a false claim to citizenship you will
NEVER BE ABLE TO IMMIGRATE! There are no waivers to FALSE CLAIM TO US CITIZENSHIP pursuant to 212(a)(6)(C)(ii). The only possible arguments around it are (1) it was not willful ( unlikely if you presented the BC); or (2) youmade a timely retaraction (unlikely if you were ordered removed). Even if you make a convincing case for one of these exceptions, the consulate will stand firm in its denial because there are no cases that support these exceptions.
...have been convicted for a criminal offense since your obtained your permanent resident status you will
HAVE TO EXPLAIN IT TO THE Citizenship and Immigration Service. Even if the lawyer who represented you in the criminal case told you that everything was dismissed or even expunged, you will have to produce documents to show that you are not deportable. When you replace or renew your Green Card or apply for citizenship your criminal case could cause you a problem.
...have unlawfully present in the USA and you leave, you will
MIGHT NEVER BE ABLE TO IMMIGRATE! Your unlawful presence in the USA could leave you subject to a three, ten or possible permanent bar on immigration. There are limited exceptions based on extreme hardship to your US citizen or lawful permanent resident SPOUSE OR PARENT BUT NOT ON HARDSHIP TO YOUR CHILDREN!!!!!. Before you leave the USA see an attorney.

When you go to renew your ten year permanent resident card you will

You will be asked to give the government your fingerprints so that your record since you obtained your green card can be determined. Any criminal cases will have to be explained as well as documents produced to show the charge, plea or dismissal and or finding of guild and punishment.
...go to a notary public("Notario Publico) for immigration advice you
are risking of being misinformed. Notary publics are authorized to verify signatures on legal documents and affidavits. They are not authorized to give legal advice or fill out immigration forms. Filling out immigration forms is considered to be the practice of law.




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