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Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for a green card

I am interested in applying for a green card, but I want to know if my past criminal history will affect my case? Any past criminal history has the potential of affecting a green card based application process whether the…

Jenny ZhanNovember 16, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Trump Administration Adds Additional Roadblocks to Asylum

The Trump Administration announced on Tuesday that asylum applicants will receive denials for their asylum applications if they are convicted of driving under the influence or committing crimes to support gangs. The new policy will also deny asylum to people…

Jenny ZhanOctober 22, 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

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Questions & Answers

I was arrested for Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated, and I am not a U.S. citizen.

An arrest for drunk driving, even one that does not lead to a conviction, can have a number of consequences on a person’s immigration status and should not be taken lightly. Please find below possible consequences depending on a person’s…

IanScottMay 13, 2017

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DUI | Scott Legal, P.C.

Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for a green card

Trump Administration Adds Additional Roadblocks to Asylum

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

I was arrested for Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated, and I am not a U.S. citizen.

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