What are my chances? Prostitution charge and used a alias.

[bigdog 376]

What does that have to do with her question?

Nothing, cant shine >>>>>

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Did you declare your past when you applied for the B2?

Not relevant.

I entered the US legally on a B2 visa in Nov 2007.

Got married April 2011

Applied for AOS September 2011

EAD approved and received

Interview Jan 03

I have a pretty complicated case, during my interview the agent asked about my previous arrests, I told her the truth about one case (case got dismissed and thrown out). Not knowing they found out about a previous "prostitution" case in 2009

[ceadsearc 516]

Cead, assuming that the "friend" was a USC, she did so. Perhaps the "friend" was a permanent resident or a foreigner on a tourist visa (which, if the case, would be way worse for the "friend"). But you're right. The OP did not mention whether or not the "friend" was a USC, so perhaps she could be off of that charge.

I agree - it sounds like there is a good chance the friend was a USC, but given the large number of immigrants to the US it is also possible the friend was an LPR. Though, honestly, it doesn't sound like that matters (except for the friend), since the prostitution charge as well as the material misrepresentation issue alone will probably result in denial and a ban.

[TedM 9]

Yes Bob, I understand all that, but I do think she gave me a chance to explain my arrest and I'm extremely blessed with this. I just really hope that they believe in second chances and that this happened before I decided to get married.

Good luck. I would say get an attorney as well. I hope there is a positive result for you.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

I entered the US legally on a B2 visa in Nov 2007.

Got married April 2011

Applied for AOS September 2011

EAD approved and received

Interview Jan 03

I wouldn't go gagga just yet.

All you have so far is an RFE, asking you to provide documentation that the case was dropped.

Your AoS has not been denied.

I.O.s have a lot of discretion, so it's possible that she doesn't want to hurt your husband's chances of happiness. After all, that's why overstay and working without authorization are being forgiven in the first place.

Instead of losing your mind, try to get the documentation required and take it one step at a time.

[rlogan 2,036]

The law is not the law.

There was a disgusting program called the "Princess and the Marine" or whatever where the daughter of a Middle-East Shiek used falsified military ID to enter the country illegally and then despite her father making petition for her to obtain residency in the USA filed a fraudulent political asylum claim under the preposterous theory that this father requesting permanent US residency for her would have her stoned or something if she had to go back. Instead of a ban, the US government prepared an illegal visa for her and staged a propaganda event where they had her go to the Mexican Consulate, less than a day trip, to pick up the visa. This was a case of multiple felonies in addition to multiple immigration frauds being perpetrated and overlooked because she was a daughter of a shiek and because the media got all teary-eyed over a story that was a big lie to begin with.

I know a couple that made a huge mistake by including in their file the correspondence between themselves regarding her work as a prostitute in Angeles City. She was at the Embassy in Manila at the interview and the officer pulled out their emails where her fiance was telling her to make sure and not submit any emails referring to her work as a prostitute in Angeles City. She wrote back asking what lies to tell them regarding what she had been doing in those years. Incredibly, those were the emails she submitted to help prove they had a relationship. She was hot for sure, but about as smart as a box of rocks. Given all I heard about things, I was amazed she got the visa, but she did.

I don't know how the statute of limitations will come into play here if at all, but one thing is for sure - if you don't try then you fail with 100% certainty. It looks bad for sure, but nothing ventured nothing gained.

[Used to be broken 147]

I entered the US legally on a B2 visa in Nov 2007.

Got married April 2011

Applied for AOS September 2011

EAD approved and received

Interview Jan 03

I have a pretty complicated case, during my interview the agent asked about my previous arrests, I told her the truth about one case (case got dismissed and thrown out). Not knowing they found out about a previous "prostitution" case in 2009.

When I got arrested I freaked out and used my friends name because I didnt know what my rights were, I was scared of getting deported. I never went back to take care of this situation.

My friend is working on getting this case expunged since it wasn't her.

The agent told me that I needed a certified copy that these charges were dropped, and that I don't have a criminal background on my real name in the city that I got arrested. The deadline is March 03. She did make me sign a form about the explanation that says that I need to renew my Green Card on time once I recieve it.

What are my chances? I do have a lawyer.

Get attorney and do some research. there is actually case law with a prostitution charge where the person was granted the VISA she requested. Not sure it will be easy but good luck.

[Day Dreamer 0]

I spoke to some different lawyers, first thing I need to do is turn myself in and explain that the charge is the wrong name and go from there, there's a big chance they won't make a big deal out of the fact that I used someone else's name (this seems to happen a lot). And because I'll be turning myself in there's a chance they'll overlook that part. (off course it's a MAYBE)

This happened in the State of Tennessee.

Besides this charge I've never got myself in trouble, not here and not in Belgium. It was a stupid mistake and now I'm paying for it, and I also understand that everything happens for a reason.

I just wish that they could give me a 2nd chance.

Why don't they believe in the 2 year Green Card "probation" I can prove in those 2 years that I'm really not a bad person :-(

[canadian_wife 1,823]

The 2 year green card is not probationary. That is not how it works. The problem is, you say you are a changed person but then lied to them again. How do they know you are a changed person.

I do hope you turn yourself in, what you did to your 'friend' was really crappy and apparently she is still trying to fix it.

Does your husband know about all of this as it now affects him too?

Good luck

Edited January 11, 2012 by canadian_wife

[Udella&Wiz 325]

What can I do to fix this?

I would say put aside the trying to figure out what will happen and do what they ask, I believe you detailed it above? You indicated you have a lawyer so do what they ask and try to straighten it out. None of us can really predict what they'll do. Start telling the truth from now on and hopefully it will work out in your favour.

'The agent told me that I needed a certified copy that these charges were dropped, and that I don't have a criminal background on my real name in the city that I got arrested. The deadline is March 03. '

Good luck

[Kiv 32]

I would say put aside the trying to figure out what will happen and do what they ask, I believe you detailed it above? You indicated you have a lawyer so do what they ask and try to straighten it out. None of us can really predict what they'll do. Start telling the truth from now on and hopefully it will work out in your favour.

'The agent told me that I needed a certified copy that these charges were dropped, and that I don't have a criminal background on my real name in the city that I got arrested. The deadline is March 03. '

Good luck

I agree with this comment, you will hear many opinions here but the agent reviewing your case can make it or not a big deal his/her opinion is the one that matters. Be honest, give them what they ask for as soon as you can. Good luck.

[ceadsearc 516]

I agree with this comment, you will hear many opinions here but the agent reviewing your case can make it or not a big deal his/her opinion is the one that matters. Be honest, give them what they ask for as soon as you can. Good luck.

This is true to an extent but certain things IOs cannot overlook. One of the questions asked in the interview specifically relates to prostitution, if I recall correctly. If the charges have indeed been dropped, that is a good start so OP should begin by getting everything into her name and then producing evidence the charges were dropped if they indeed were.

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

I know a couple that made a huge mistake by including in their file the correspondence between themselves regarding her work as a prostitute in Angeles City. She was at the Embassy in Manila at the interview and the officer pulled out their emails where her fiance was telling her to make sure and not submit any emails referring to her work as a prostitute in Angeles City. She wrote back asking what lies to tell them regarding what she had been doing in those years. Incredibly, those were the emails she submitted to help prove they had a relationship. She was hot for sure, but about as smart as a box of rocks. Given all I heard about things, I was amazed she got the visa, but she did.

If I was part of that couple I wouldn't encourage her to apply for Citizenship.

Having worked as a prostitute is supposed to make her inadmissible. If she applies to naturalize and the prostitution is rediscovered during her case-file review for the N-400 it could not only cause the naturalization to be denied but also trigger a revocation of her LPR Status as it never should have been granted in the first place.

That is probably the biggest problem with doing anything sketchy during the immigration process, it can come back to bite you in the #### years later...

[Joandjo 20]

I entered the US legally on a B2 visa in Nov 2007.

Got married April 2011

Applied for AOS September 2011

EAD approved and received

Interview Jan 03

I have a pretty complicated case, during my interview the agent asked about my previous arrests, I told her the truth about one case (case got dismissed and thrown out). Not knowing they found out about a previous "prostitution" case in 2009.

When I got arrested I freaked out and used my friends name because I didnt know what my rights were, I was scared of getting deported. I never went back to take care of this situation.

My friend is working on getting this case expunged since it wasn't her.

The agent told me that I needed a certified copy that these charges were dropped, and that I don't have a criminal background on my real name in the city that I got arrested. The deadline is March 03. She did make me sign a form about the explanation that says that I need to renew my Green Card on time once I recieve it.

What are my chances? I do have a lawyer.

Hello: If you have a good attorney you have done your part by doing what he/she has told you to do. Just take everything you get on VJ with a grain of salt (don't believe it). People in this forum often answer things and sound convincing when they have no idea. I took advice here and got a RFE. Then after I got the RFE people knew the correct answer. It's hard to know who to trust. If someone answers you that they have been in the same situation before then discuss it with them is my suggestion. Alot of what you're getting is rhetorical BS.

[ceadsearc 516]

There is often a lot of wrong answers in the forums, true. But I haven't seen any rhetorical BS here. Material misrepresentation is grounds for denial and deportation. Prostitution makes one inadmissible. These are facts. There may be loopholes, but the facts given here are far and wide the truth.