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Law Office of Frederick J. Schutte IV

  • 525 Padgett Ave. S., Live Oak, FL 32064

Cancio & Romagnolo

  • 115 South Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, FL 32064

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Will past offenses affect my citizenship application?

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Answered by attorney David H Stoller (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Stoller & Moreno, P.A.
My recommendation is that you seek the advice of a qualified immigration attorney. From your description, the more recent problem with marijuana is the more troubling, especially because it would appear to have occurred during the period for which you must establish that you are a person of good moral character. Keep in mind that cases which result in no action or even in the dismissal of charges after completion of a diversion program can still be used by CIS in determining whether you meet the good moral character requirement. CIS has become increasingly more and more difficult about approving cases where there is any problem suggesting any lapse of judgment questioning one's character. So best advice is to find someone who is qualified to discuss the concerns with you and who can provide some guidance on the possible issues that you may face in submitting the Form N-400. This case doesn't look like an absolute no. Instead an understanding that you may face issues with review of the case. Find someone good and you will be rewarded many times over by being placed in a position to make an informed decision.
My recommendation is that you seek the advice of a qualified immigration attorney. From your description, the more recent problem with marijuana is the more troubling, especially because it would appear to have occurred during the period for which you must establish that you are a person of good moral character. Keep in mind that cases which result in no action or even in the dismissal of charges after completion of a diversion program can still be used by CIS in determining whether you meet the good moral character requirement. CIS has become increasingly more and more difficult about approving cases where there is any problem suggesting any lapse of judgment questioning one's character. So best advice is to find someone who is qualified to discuss the concerns with you and who can provide some guidance on the possible issues that you may face in submitting the Form N-400. This case doesn't look like an absolute no. Instead an understanding that you may face issues with review of the case. Find someone good and you will be rewarded many times over by being placed in a position to make an informed decision.
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Is divorce going to affect my immigration status if I decide to apply for citizenship in two years or any time after that?

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Answered by attorney Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Francis John Cowhig
If you have your green card and are filing for divorce, your divorce should not affect your permanent residency. However, unless you and your spouse are able to reconcile and you do not file for divorce, I suggest that you wait the 5 years from the date that you received your green card to apply for citizenship.
If you have your green card and are filing for divorce, your divorce should not affect your permanent residency. However, unless you and your spouse are able to reconcile and you do not file for divorce, I suggest that you wait the 5 years from the date that you received your green card to apply for citizenship.
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I am a U.S. resident alien from Guatemala.lived in the United States since I was 3 years old but I received my permanent residency card when I was 18

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Answered by attorney David Troy Cox
Immigration lawyer at CoxEsq, PC
Drug offenses are deportable offenses.  There is an exception for convictions involving possession only of small amounts of marijuana.  You shouldn't apply for citizenship until the offense is at least five years old, and even then, you should hire an attorney to engage in a thorough analysis of the issue for you.
Drug offenses are deportable offenses.  There is an exception for convictions involving possession only of small amounts of marijuana.  You shouldn't apply for citizenship until the offense is at least five years old, and even then, you should hire an attorney to engage in a thorough analysis of the issue for you.
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