If you have a Green Card and have been convicted of an aggravated felony after 1996, there is little you can do to stay in the United States to fight for the Green Card aside from making some type of asylum claim.
Under certain circumstances, if you have an aggravated felony with your Green Card obtained in the United States and you have a way to obtain your Green Card again through marriage to a citizen, or have a child who’s over 21, you will be eligible for a Green Card again with a waiver.
In order to be eligible for cancellation of removal, you must have had a Green Card for five years, have been in the United States seven years prior to the commission of your crime that makes you inadmissible, and cannot have been convicted of an aggravated felony.
A green card offers foreign individuals lawful permanent residency in the United States. Obtaining this status is a significant milestone for many immigrants. However, the process can be long and complicated. Various factors can affect your chances of obtaining a green card, including a criminal record. If you have been… Read More
Family is so important and brothers and sisters have a bond that cannot be replicated. Living far away from family can be difficult and emotionally devastating. The Sibling Green Card is a legal status designated to brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens. With this type of document, citizens are able… Read More
It can be daunting to navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. If you married a United States citizen you are eligible to apply for a green card through your spouse. Whether you have only just applied or have already received a 10-year green card, getting divorced can impact your… Read More
