Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Green card eligibility

Dear Sir/Madam,

I was charged with aggravated harassment 2nd degree which is a class A misdeamnor for sending greetings to a girl.However in the court I pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct which according to lawyers is a violation and not a misdeamnor.I wanted to know how this conviction of a violation might affect me if I apply for a green card based on employment?I would be waiting for your reply.


Asked on 4/21/02, 1:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carolyn Goldfarb Carolyn S. Goldfarb, Esq.

Re: Green card eligibility

If that is your only conviction, you would not be ineligible for a green card as an employment based alien. You would just disclose your arrest and conviction when you file your adjustment of status applcation and send the VSC the certificate of disposition with the application. Your case may be transferred back to the local district for an interview. Even though adjustment of status is granted as a matter of discretion, it is highly unlikely that this adverse factor, standing alone would ever result in a denial of your adjustment of status application.

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Answered on 4/22/02, 2:26 am


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