AOS(Marriage)

[mrQ 0]

Hi, if you go to jail for tickets while AOS is pending(after filing I 485, 130..), are you required to inform USCIS?

Responses greatly appreciated.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

YES (!!!)

[san diego 407]

Well.. I would think so. However, it does state in the note that you need to report anything EXCEPT traffic tickets...

Probably depends what for. If you provide more details we would be able to answer better.

[mrQ 0]

Well.. I would think so. However, it does state in the note that you need to report anything EXCEPT traffic tickets...

Probably depends what for. If you provide more details we would be able to answer better.

Traffic tickets. instead of paying the fine,you can just go do time served in jail. Now, the I 485 and the rest have been recently filed(a week). There was one prior arrest record for tickets also, which was filled out on the I 485. so, should it be reported to USCIS(and how would it be reported btw) that there is another jail record that happened AFTER filing? Thanks

[san diego 407]

I wouldn't think that this qualifies as they state everything EXCEPT traffic tickets... I am not 100% positive though.

[san diego 407]

You need to report both.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

A traffic violation where you pay the fine on time does not need to be reported, but the OP went to jail for not paying his tickets. That means a court issued a warrant for his arrest etc.etc. What once was a simple traffic ticket has now become a serious matter. This needs to be reported. You will need to bring your court records and jail records to the interview and let them know there has been a change. They will find out when they do background checks on you anyway, so it won't be news to them.

Edited August 5, 2011 by Harpa Timsah