What is the effect of my charges against my green card application? 9 Answers as of February 08, 2012

You need to contact an attorney who knows both immigration and the criminal laws in your state right away. If there isn't anyone like that, reach out to the local immigration bar to find a knowledge and experienced immigration attorney, and also get a knowledgeable and experienced criminal attorney. At this stage, if you have just been charged, the charge can change or perhaps be beaten outright. Do NOT take a plea without first getting it reviewed by your immigration attorney. If you have question, please ask. Good luck!

Question is when were you charged and what was the recommendation of the Child Protective Services or Social Services, whichever one applies in terms of returning the child to you? And what have they recommended in their progress report since returning your child to you. The point is that you will have to show that your conduct has been corrected and show rehabilitation. This is a very serious offense. Gather your documentation and file regarding this case, get certified copies of the disposition of this case at the appropriate time and be ready to produce them when prompted by USCIS. It will help if your husband supports you in explaining favorably what happened in that case. I would want you to use an attorney to look into this case's specifics and advise you on this.

It may seriously affect it particularly if it a child you are responsible for. How is the 2 year old marriage doing I need more facts to answer your question.

Generally, if you are convicted of an offense within 5 years of becoming a legal resident, and the conviction is for a crime of moral turpitude which is usually the case with most offenses then you may be placed in removal proceedings. I strongly recommend that you contact our office or another attorney who practices both, criminal and immigration defense whereby you may be able to plea to a safer plea under immigration laws thereby preventing termination of legal status.

I would need more information on the statutory language of the crime to determine inadmissibility.

You are not found guilty, so there is no basis for you to be worried. However, you need to disclose everything and submit the records of the charge , as well as the final disposition of the matter by the Court

The answer depends upon whether you are the case is ongoing, dismissed, or you have been convicted. If the charges were dismissed, the matter should not impact your case unless you received some type of dismissal that required completion of classes, probation, etc. If the charges are pending at the time USCIS is deciding whether to issue the permanent green card, the case will likely be put on hold until final dissolution. If you have been convicted, whether by plea or not, the charges could make you ineligible for a green card or require additional evidence of positive factors. You should really speak to an experienced immigration attorney before filing to ensure you understand the consequences fully.

You will have to report it and supply related documents and disposition of the child neglect charges, but it shouldn't be a problem since you were found not guilty.

It might because the charge is sort of indication of moral turpitude. It adds black ink on your moral character. If I were you, I would do more than just submitting the forms. Talk to a lawyer.