Thank you for making this amazing video. If an arrest was made for a class-b misdemeanor and the case resulted in no conviction, should one self-incriminate saying that they committed a crime? This is Question 26 on the form I485
Hello, This is the kind of specific question that requires a careful analysis of the facts and circumstances of one’s case. We recommend you contact us for a consultation so that we can review the documentation in your criminal matter and provide a thorough analysis. You can schedule with us directly at jlw.as.me/schedule.
hello so i have a conviction of breach of the peace in the uk would i still be allowed to apply for a visa waiver program to visit florida? im quite autistic and im stressing about applying for a visa as it involves an interview in london and i have never visited london
Hello, Without specific research, it is difficult for us to say whether a conviction for breaching the peace would interfere with your visa waiver eligibility. In the USA, this kind of case is typically called “Disturbing the Peace” and it is usually a class C misdemeanor, meaning it is not treated as a serious criminal issue that would make someone ineligible for any immigration benefit - so long as the applicant can provide all relevant police reports and court documents. We would recommend gathering all of the documentation related to your arrest and conviction, and trying to apply for the visa waiver. If that does not work, you should still be able to qualify for a visa, though it will require an interview. If you are able to share with the consular officer that the interview is extra challenging for you because of your diagnosis, then they will have a little context and hopefully empathy for you as you go through that process. At risk of TMI, I will share with you that one of my daughters is autistic and also has Tourette syndrome; she had a tic and made an obscene gesture at the consular officer interviewing her for a replacement passport in San Jose, Costa Rica last year. Thankfully, the officer just brushed it off immediately once we explained the health situation.
@@jlw.immigrationlaw thank you for replying to my question it has put my mind at ease that things will be ok im going to be applying for my passport this weekend when i get the paperwork i hope you have a good weekend 🙂
How are you doing my name is Chris I came here in 1994 with my mom i did t get my green card till after my mother got married we came here legaly I didn't know the rules about getting in trouble if you would affect your green or your citizenship i did get my green card would immigration about to go back to 94 I was homeless in 2013 that's what I got in trouble so I was homeless I didn't know the laws or rules by still have a green card and I have to renew it the next two years p most of my misdemeanors were homeless crimes like drinking at the bus stop or things like that because I do have a mental issue when ots time?
Hi, Chris, Thank you for reaching out. This is such an important question. In our experience, people who are renewing green cards who have misdemeanors are typically able to renew without problems. However, we do recommend consulting with a trusted attorney or accredited representative from a non-profit immigration services provider before you file for your renewal. In addition, we would recommend review of your case to determine if you can qualify for U.S. citizenship. That way, if in the future you have struggles with mental health or any other kind of encounter with the police or criminal justice system, you’ll be protected from deportation. If we can be of further assistance to you, please reach out to us at jlw.law.
@@jlw.immigrationlaw definitely will work on citizenship later on down a few years from now because I can't afford it my mother had got hers before she had died I have got my green card few times after few Mister meanors have had cuz I had a DWI in 2012 and a few other ones while I was homeless but I definitely will talk to somebody when I have a chance to be able to I'll talk to my case worker about that I have two more years on it I heard that even if it expire if you haven't left the country you can still be okay but I like to keep it up-to-date I can't afford citizenship right now thanks again
@@jlw.immigrationlaw yeah I agree I think my grandmother and God was looking out for me because there's plenty of times I only got threatened wants to be deported and it's hard being an immigrant cuz you come here so you know you're not really explain to very easily explained the law you know so you don't really understand it also I forgot to ask about name change cuz I will be changing my name in the near future due to my gender identity I was supposed to get my SSI unable to get it because it said I wasn't born here I don't have enough work credits so that's difficult but I have worked in the past and pay taxes right now I live in low-income housing for people with mental health issues but yeah that's another question I forgot to ask about gender changing your name if that's possible
Hello, At this time, we are not able to offer free case evaluation because proper assessment of a case, especially a complex case involving criminal issues, typically requires a substantial amount of attorney time. Non-attorneys in Texas are not allowed to provide legal advice, so we do charge for our case assessments so that we can dedicate the required time for providing a thorough and legally sound evaluation. We do hope to begin offering free case screenings in the near future, but this will simply screen for clear eligibility for certain benefits and will not involve provision of legal advice.
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Thank you for making this amazing video. If an arrest was made for a class-b misdemeanor and the case resulted in no conviction, should one self-incriminate saying that they committed a crime? This is Question 26 on the form I485
Hello,
This is the kind of specific question that requires a careful analysis of the facts and circumstances of one’s case. We recommend you contact us for a consultation so that we can review the documentation in your criminal matter and provide a thorough analysis. You can schedule with us directly at jlw.as.me/schedule.
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hello so i have a conviction of breach of the peace in the uk would i still be allowed to apply for a visa waiver program to visit florida? im quite autistic and im stressing about applying for a visa as it involves an interview in london and i have never visited london
Hello,
Without specific research, it is difficult for us to say whether a conviction for breaching the peace would interfere with your visa waiver eligibility. In the USA, this kind of case is typically called “Disturbing the Peace” and it is usually a class C misdemeanor, meaning it is not treated as a serious criminal issue that would make someone ineligible for any immigration benefit - so long as the applicant can provide all relevant police reports and court documents. We would recommend gathering all of the documentation related to your arrest and conviction, and trying to apply for the visa waiver. If that does not work, you should still be able to qualify for a visa, though it will require an interview. If you are able to share with the consular officer that the interview is extra challenging for you because of your diagnosis, then they will have a little context and hopefully empathy for you as you go through that process. At risk of TMI, I will share with you that one of my daughters is autistic and also has Tourette syndrome; she had a tic and made an obscene gesture at the consular officer interviewing her for a replacement passport in San Jose, Costa Rica last year. Thankfully, the officer just brushed it off immediately once we explained the health situation.
@@jlw.immigrationlaw thank you for replying to my question it has put my mind at ease that things will be ok im going to be applying for my passport this weekend when i get the paperwork i hope you have a good weekend 🙂
How are you doing my name is Chris I came here in 1994 with my mom i did t get my green card till after my mother got married we came here legaly I didn't know the rules about getting in trouble if you would affect your green or your citizenship i did get my green card would immigration about to go back to 94 I was homeless in 2013 that's what I got in trouble so I was homeless I didn't know the laws or rules by still have a green card and I have to renew it the next two years p most of my misdemeanors were homeless crimes like drinking at the bus stop or things like that because I do have a mental issue when ots time?
Hi, Chris,
Thank you for reaching out. This is such an important question. In our experience, people who are renewing green cards who have misdemeanors are typically able to renew without problems. However, we do recommend consulting with a trusted attorney or accredited representative from a non-profit immigration services provider before you file for your renewal. In addition, we would recommend review of your case to determine if you can qualify for U.S. citizenship. That way, if in the future you have struggles with mental health or any other kind of encounter with the police or criminal justice system, you’ll be protected from deportation. If we can be of further assistance to you, please reach out to us at jlw.law.
@@jlw.immigrationlaw definitely will work on citizenship later on down a few years from now because I can't afford it my mother had got hers before she had died I have got my green card few times after few Mister meanors have had cuz I had a DWI in 2012 and a few other ones while I was homeless but I definitely will talk to somebody when I have a chance to be able to I'll talk to my case worker about that I have two more years on it I heard that even if it expire if you haven't left the country you can still be okay but I like to keep it up-to-date I can't afford citizenship right now thanks again
@@jlw.immigrationlaw yeah I agree I think my grandmother and God was looking out for me because there's plenty of times I only got threatened wants to be deported and it's hard being an immigrant cuz you come here so you know you're not really explain to very easily explained the law you know so you don't really understand it also I forgot to ask about name change cuz I will be changing my name in the near future due to my gender identity I was supposed to get my SSI unable to get it because it said I wasn't born here I don't have enough work credits so that's difficult but I have worked in the past and pay taxes right now I live in low-income housing for people with mental health issues but yeah that's another question I forgot to ask about gender changing your name if that's possible
Do you offer free case evaluation?
Hello,
At this time, we are not able to offer free case evaluation because proper assessment of a case, especially a complex case involving criminal issues, typically requires a substantial amount of attorney time. Non-attorneys in Texas are not allowed to provide legal advice, so we do charge for our case assessments so that we can dedicate the required time for providing a thorough and legally sound evaluation. We do hope to begin offering free case screenings in the near future, but this will simply screen for clear eligibility for certain benefits and will not involve provision of legal advice.