Sand Lake, FL Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

The issue is not renewal.  You don't renew your status.  Status is "permanent"--that is why they call your status "permanent resident".  The card proving your status expires and needs to be renewed, but your status won't be readjudicated.  That said, anytime the immigration service has information that a permanent resident has been convicted of a crime, they can institute removal proceedings.  Whether they learn about these offenses now, at the time you apply to renew your card, or years later won't change the fact that the conviction itself may make you removable.  Since the conviction is old, you could apply for citizenship and if you get it, the conviction would no longer present a problem for you.  Of course, the citizenship application itself could cause you to be placed in removal proceedings as well, so you may not want to try that (though some do and are successful).

You need to petition your parent and your brother separately, the problem is that the petition for your brother will take much longer than for your parents.

Hello, If your children are U.S. citizens over 21 years of age, they can petition for a green card for you as you have been outside of the U.S. for 10 years. However, there is missing information which is necessary to fully answer your question. I would suggest that you provide details of your criminal case and immigration history to an experienced immigration attorney (either in your local city or by telephone with an attorney anywhere in the U.S.) so that they can let you know of the chances of success with your new green card application, and any waiver that you may need. Good luck.   Disclaimer:  The answers to frequently asked questions are based on limited information available to us.    The answer provided is of a general nature and does not establish an attorney - client relationship.  It is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for specific advice regarding your individual situation.