Will I be deported?

[vashka 0]

I came to the US in 2003 under student visa but never enrolled in a school. I found a US citizen to marry in 2006. I did get arrested for theft before getting my green card application but I did not put this on the application because the charge was expunged after I served 120 hours of community service. After getting the green card I got four other charges for theft but one of these was dismissed after I attended a class for first time offenders. Now I have divorced my spouse and he is saying I could be deported.

My question is whether the theft charges could hurt me?. I read the law and it says these are crimes of moral turpitude but I would have to receive a sentence of one year for them to count. It also says that multiple charges are considered. Do each one of these have to have been a one year sentence? I have not gone to jail for any of the charges, only paid large fines, community service, and a class to go to. I have gone out of the country on vacation three times since then and never had a problem getting in. The last time I went I was pulled into another office but the guy there said I just have to carry the court documents with me when I travel. So I know I won't be inadmissible but can they deport me for anything? Will immigration do anything if they find out about the first arrest which I didn't report on my green card application?

[NickUSMC 3]

Yes, it will count. It's already hard that they admit to the Country non-criminals law abiding citizens with an outstanding past.

Also if you lied on your green card application and they find out that's called fraud, and you will definitely end up in trouble.

Also you lied to them the first time because you never enrolled in school which was the reason of your first Visa.

Edited May 3, 2013 by NickUSMC

[JohnR! 5,495]

I came to the US in 2003 under student visa but never enrolled in a school. I found a US citizen to marry in 2006. I did get arrested for theft before getting my green card application but I did not put this on the application because the charge was expunged after I served 120 hours of community service. After getting the green card I got four other charges for theft but one of these was dismissed after I attended a class for first time offenders. Now I have divorced my spouse and he is saying I could be deported.

My question is whether the theft charges could hurt me?. I read the law and it says these are crimes of moral turpitude but I would have to receive a sentence of one year for them to count. It also says that multiple charges are considered. Do each one of these have to have been a one year sentence? I have not gone to jail for any of the charges, only paid large fines, community service, and a class to go to. I have gone out of the country on vacation three times since then and never had a problem getting in. The last time I went I was pulled into another office but the guy there said I just have to carry the court documents with me when I travel. So I know I won't be inadmissible but can they deport me for anything? Will immigration do anything if they find out about the first arrest which I didn't report on my green card application?

If you already have your ten-year greencard chances are you will not be deported. If you are in the process of ROC however, these charges will count and you should disclose them because they will appear on your background check.

On a different subject, consider your current situation as a warning. You can't change what is done, but you can control your future. Keeping your greencard and being afforded the privilege to stay in the US is only the beginning. These charges will also come into play when you apply for certain jobs, which means that getting your act together can help you mitigate them in the future.

Good luck!

[Darnell 8,478]

May I ask your full legal name and A# that's printed on your current green card?

[vashka 0]

Why do you need my name and A number?

I really just want to know if the law about "multiple crimes of moral turpitude" means each one has to have one year sentence?

Edited May 4, 2013 by vashka

[Jawaree 717]

Dude get help for being a KLEPTO because eventually you will lose your

GC due to lying on your application and for being a menace to society

giving immigrants a bad rap...this is not once or twice this is a habit,

will you apply for citizenship ?...they sure as hell will pull up your dirt.

[vashka 0]

I applied for citizenship in 2010 but was denied due to my first two theft convictions. But nothing else was done and they haven't done anything about the last three times or not reporting the theft on my I-485. I mean if I am able to go in and out of the country without being stopped I'm not too concerned. I don't really think they are gonna do anything but I wanted to know what people think the "multiple crimes" thing means.

[JohnR! 5,495]

I applied for citizenship in 2010 but was denied due to my first two theft convictions. But nothing else was done and they haven't done anything about the last three times or not reporting the theft on my I-485. I mean if I am able to go in and out of the country without being stopped I'm not too concerned. I don't really think they are gonna do anything but I wanted to know what people think the "multiple crimes" thing means.

If you have a 10-year greencard chances are you will not be deported nor detained upon reentering the US, provided there are no warrants for you.

That your citizenship was denied, means that with your current situation you are ineligible to become a USC.

It might behoove you to retain counsel and see what can be done in regards to your records.

Good luck!

[Ban Hammer 13,275]

May I ask your full legal name and A# that's printed on your current green card?

that is none of your business. cease and desist immediately.

eta: one post removed for personal attack. if members have nothing beneficial to add to this topic, don't post.

Edited May 6, 2013 by charles!

[vashka 0]

that is none of your business. cease and desist immediately.

eta: one post removed for personal attack. if members have nothing beneficial to add to this topic, don't post.

Oh that's all right. Its not like I'd give that info anyway. Its pretty obvious by my experience that the US is not gonna bother with my little crimes when they are too busy focusing on the "illegal" immigrant problem. Just wanted to find out what people think the multiple crimes law means. I'm really not worried. Even if I did give my name and A number the government wouldn't come after me. If there's one thing I've learned through my journey is that people worry too much about what immigration can do. With a little cunning and cleverness you can beatt your way all around the system and still stay in the country. I've never seen a country so easy on their immigration laws and I've traveled around. A Lot!

[JohnR! 5,495]

Even if I did give my name and A number the government wouldn't come after me.

That is correct. The USCIS would be interested in you if you were out of status or illegally.

Your police record does come into play as a result of the requirements for citizenship. Being denied citizenship does not mean a person will be deported for there is no presumption of naturalization anywhere in the immigration process. You may live in the US your entire life as a LPR.

As I said before, I am glad you got your act together and making your life better as a result. Good luck!!

[Julie y Pat 67]

what you call a little cunning and cleverness, I call material misrepresentation

[Cathi 5,742]

Theft over and over are not "little" crimes.

[vashka 0]

Theft over and over are not "little" crimes.

Ha, they seem to be. Based on the immigration people's response to them.

[Shiobhan 235]

OP can live 4ever as a LPR if he stops stealing, but I wonder if getting employed bothers him

it does cost money to travel......or is this just a "play with site post" ? You seem flippant about

the country immigration rules, andclaims no problem travelling , have you been thru Miami airport?