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Do We Need To Get A Police Clearance Letter When Applying For Gc Based On Asylum Or Not
Do We Need To Get A Police Clearance Letter When Applying For Gc Based On Asylum Or Not
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Do We Need To Get A Police Clearance Letter When Applying For Gc Based On Asylum Or Not
Whether your wife's application will be denied depends on a number of factors. Your wife's claim that she was never arrested could be viewed as a material misrepresentation intended to deceive the USCIS and thus triggering inadmissibility under INA § 212(a)(6)(C)(i) ("Any alien who, by fraud or willfully misrepresenting a material fact, seeks to procure (or has sought to procure or has procured) a visa, other documentation, or admission into the United States or other benefit provided under this Act is inadmissible"). Someone who is inadmissible cannot get a greencard.
However, inadmissibility pursuant to section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) requires that any misrepresentation be both material and willful. See INA § 212(a)(6)(C)(i); see also, Matter of Healy and Goodchild, 17 I&N Dec. 22, 28-29 (BIA 1979) (holding that “knowledge of the falsity of a representation” is necessary for proving fraudulent intent under the Act). In other words, if your wife knew she was attempting to deceive the USCIS, then she is subject to inadmissibility for fraud. However, if she thought that the question did not cover cases that had been dismissed, and the IO believes her, then the fraud provision should not apply (if the IO can comprehend such a legal subtlety).
Even if they don't believe her, or she knew what she was doing, and they want to deny, they have to offer her a chance to file an I-601 waiver under INA section 212(i), showing that her US citizen spouse (you) will suffer "extreme hardship" if she is removed from the United States. If that is denied, then they will put her into removal proceedings at the immigration court, where she will have an opportunity to refile the I-485, re-argue that she did not commit fraud and/or re-file the I-601.
This is all pretty complicated stuff. I strongly urge you to contact an attorney immediately. They should be able to help your wife create an affidavit explaining why she said she was never arrested and/or help her to determine whether she can file an I-601 waiver (which requires significant evidence).
Whether your wife's application will be denied depends on a number of factors. Your wife's claim that she was never arrested could be viewed as a material misrepresentation intended to deceive the USCIS and thus triggering inadmissibility under INA § 212(a)(6)(C)(i) ("Any alien who, by fraud or willfully misrepresenting a material fact, seeks to procure (or has sought to procure or has procured) a visa, other documentation, or admission into the United States or other benefit provided under this Act is inadmissible"). Someone who is inadmissible cannot get a greencard.
However, inadmissibility pursuant to section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) requires that any misrepresentation be both material and willful. See INA § 212(a)(6)(C)(i); see also, Matter of Healy and Goodchild, 17 I&N Dec. 22, 28-29 (BIA 1979) (holding that “knowledge of the falsity of a representation” is necessary for proving fraudulent intent under the Act). In other words, if your wife knew she was attempting to deceive the USCIS, then she is subject to inadmissibility for fraud. However, if she thought that the question did not cover cases that had been dismissed, and the IO believes her, then the fraud provision should not apply (if the IO can comprehend such a legal subtlety).
Even if they don't believe her, or she knew what she was doing, and they want to deny, they have to offer her a chance to file an I-601 waiver under INA section 212(i), showing that her US citizen spouse (you) will suffer "extreme hardship" if she is removed from the United States. If that is denied, then they will put her into removal proceedings at the immigration court, where she will have an opportunity to refile the I-485, re-argue that she did not commit fraud and/or re-file the I-601.
This is all pretty complicated stuff. I strongly urge you to contact an attorney immediately. They should be able to help your wife create an affidavit explaining why she said she was never arrested and/or help her to determine whether she can file an I-601 waiver (which requires significant evidence).
I agree that the intersection of criminal and immigration law is highly complex. It is too complex for a layperson to navigate. SO RETAIN AN ATTORNEY.
One correction: I am assuming that this adjustment case is based on asylum. If I am right, then a waiver can be requested using a Form I-602 under section 209(c) of the INA. Under that section, the standard for approval is more lenient.
Are you the person who maintains the asylum blog?
Yes, that does make sense considering this is the asylum forum. For some reason I was under the impression that poster's wife was applying for a GC based on an I-130.
Yes, I just started and have yet to figure out where exactly I'm going with it. I don't know if I want it to be skewed towards neutrality or advocacy. Also I want more analysis, but that takes time that I'm not sure I have or am willing to spend. If you have any suggestions or comments feel free to shoot away. I'm open for guest opinions as well.
I would be glad to use my legal background and training to help you run the site. We should talk at some point. In an ideal world the site should help both lay applicants and their attorneys to negotiate the difficult asylum process.
Thank you Senowen and thankful,
I just became a US citizen, my case was based on asylum. My wife just applied for her I485.(not sure if her case is still based on asylum), I have been married for 7 years and have two kids 4 and 6 years. Do I need to request a Form I-602 now ( section 209(c)) or need to wait before we get a response from INS about her case?