Can I fix my mother's papers if I have misdemeanors? 5 Answers as of December 05, 2011

Can I still fix my mother's papers if I have misdemeanors? How long will the process take? Will she have to leave the state even though she came in legal through a visa during the process?

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Pacifica Legal Services
Pacifica Legal Services | Floyd Fernandez
You can apply for her, even with a misdemeanor record. However, she will need to leave before she will be allowed to adjust status for her green card, otherwise her entry was fraudulent.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/5/2011
World Esquire Law Firm
World Esquire Law Firm | Aime Katambwe
Yes, you can as long as you are a USC. The process should take no more than 6 months if done correctly.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/1/2011
Law Offices of Svetlana Boukhny
Law Offices of Svetlana Boukhny | Svetlana Boukhny
As long as you are a US citizen and your mother entered the US lawfully but has overstayed, you will be able to petition for her and she should be eligible for a green card on the basis of your family relationship, provided there are no other issues.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/30/2011
Christian Schmidt, Attorney at Law
Christian Schmidt, Attorney at Law | Christian Schmidt
You can petition your mother by filing an I-130 petition if you are a U.S. citizen. Your conviction does not matter. Your mother can file concurrently for adjustment of status if she entered the U.S. lawfully unless she entered on a K or C1 visa.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/30/2011
Baughman & Wang
Baughman & Wang | Justin X. Wang
If you are US citizen and she came in legally, you should have no problem filing visa petition for her. Your criminal record will have no impact on this petition.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/30/2011
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