Freehold, NJ Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Thank you for reaching out with your concerns regarding your upcoming travel. As a Green Card holder, maintaining your residency status and understanding the rules for international travel are vital. This is a situation where the distinction between "traffic law" and "immigration law" is very important. While traffic violations are usually civil matters, anything involving a court date or a suspended license can feel risky for a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). Important Points to Consider: Most traffic tickets (speeding, stop signs) are civil infractions, not crimes. Immigration officers at the airport are primarily looking for criminal convictions, specifically those classified as "Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude" (CIMT) or aggravated felonies. Generally, a suspended license for unpaid fines does not fall into these categories. The biggest danger for travel with a pending case is a Bench Warrant. If a person misses a court date, a judge might issue a warrant for their arrest. CBP officers see active warrants immediately when they scan your passport. Since you say the judge moved the date to April 2026, there should not be a "Failure to Appear" warrant on your record—but you should verify this with your traffic attorney before leaving. Because your case involves a specific timeline and a pending court case in 2026, we strongly recommend that you Schedule a Free Consultation with us. This will allow us to provide personalized legal guidance specifically tailored to your situation to ensure your return to the U.S. is successful. DISCLAIMER: Hiring an attorney is an important decision which should not be based solely on advertising. The information you obtain here is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.

You need a criminal defense lawyer and an immigration lawyer. More information is necessary to give you any valuable advice, and you are in a very difficult situation. If you leave the U.S., you could be detained upon your return. Whether your green card is in jeopardy depends on facts that you have not provided. Call me for a consultation.

You should try filing for expungement which will purge that adverse information, if that is the only one such charge. Speak to a local attorney who can help you with expungement after a consultation.