Legal Question in Immigration Law in District of Columbia

hi. I am currently dependent on my parents visa. So as my two younger brother. now we are waiting for our green card. we are currently waiting for priority date. but today my younger brother was arrested for theft charge. He is currently 16. Is it going to affect our process for our green card. Please let me know thank you,.


Asked on 12/09/09, 7:29 pm

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Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

It can affect his application for adjustment of status, but not other family members.

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Answered on 12/14/09, 7:57 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, it could affect your brother's adjustment of status petition but only if he's convicted of this CIMT offense (crime involving moral turpitude).

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Answered on 12/15/09, 9:01 am


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