Hi,
I was recently charged under VA code 18.2-103 (Concealing or taking possession of merchandise; altering price tags).
I am very worried about the consequences of this charge on my immigration status. I am on green card and need to travel out of the country in July on
very important family issue. My case is set for June, and I have already made my travel arrangements before this incident happened.
I have been a Legal Permanent resident since 2015, and have been in the USA legally since 2006. I had a prior misdemeanor DUI in 2008
which is completely resolved. I traveled out of the country multiple times since the DUI and could renew my visa (and got GC) and entered the USA
(though after secondary inspection).
I know this new charge is very serious but it was a misunderstanding, and I had no intention of stealing anything. I just retained a defense attorney
who suggested a diversion program and the case will be dismissed after completing the diversion program (community service & class). I already started the program and hope to complete it by
the time I leave the country for my overseas trip. My attorney says that after I complete the diversion program , the case will be dismissed, and he will expunge
the records after that.
Can you please let me know if I will have any issues at POE (Abu Dhabi) if I travel out of the country in July?
Thanks.
I was recently charged under VA code 18.2-103 (Concealing or taking possession of merchandise; altering price tags).
I am very worried about the consequences of this charge on my immigration status. I am on green card and need to travel out of the country in July on
very important family issue. My case is set for June, and I have already made my travel arrangements before this incident happened.
I have been a Legal Permanent resident since 2015, and have been in the USA legally since 2006. I had a prior misdemeanor DUI in 2008
which is completely resolved. I traveled out of the country multiple times since the DUI and could renew my visa (and got GC) and entered the USA
(though after secondary inspection).
I know this new charge is very serious but it was a misunderstanding, and I had no intention of stealing anything. I just retained a defense attorney
who suggested a diversion program and the case will be dismissed after completing the diversion program (community service & class). I already started the program and hope to complete it by
the time I leave the country for my overseas trip. My attorney says that after I complete the diversion program , the case will be dismissed, and he will expunge
the records after that.
Can you please let me know if I will have any issues at POE (Abu Dhabi) if I travel out of the country in July?
Thanks.