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What are the Petty Offense Exception, the Minor Exception, and the Juvenile Exception to the Crime Involving Moral Turpitude ground of inadmissibility?

If you are applying for a visa or a green card and you were convicted of (or you admitted to commission of) a crime involving moral turpitude, you are deemed to be inadmissible in the United States. You would then…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 17, 2020

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS Issues New Guidance on “Good Moral Character” Determination for Driving Under the Influence Convictions

One of the requirements for naturalization be become an U.S. citizen or other immigration benefits is good moral character (GMC). An applicant for naturalization must show that he or she has been, and continues to be, a person of good…

Jenny ZhanDecember 10, 2019