Possible removal?

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aoe2exp

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Hey all,

I want to thank you in advance for reading and advising me here.

Story made short:
When my dad's family applied for residency (around 1988) thanks to my grandmother being a citizen, my dad applied as a single parent, but he was married at the time. He recently applied for citizenship and they found out about this and he was schedule for a hearing and possible removal.

Question:
Since I got my green card (I was 2 at the time) thanks to my dad being a single parent. I am assuming I am removable as well, correct me if I am wrong. I would like to know:

-What are the chances of them investigating his case further to the point where they find out about me.

-What chances do I have to keep my residency? I have no criminal records, no traffic tickets, I attend college and maintain a 3.6 GPA, I have an excellent credit score, and I speak English.

-My girlfriend has been freaking out about this since she does not want me to be taken away from her. She has been trying to speed up our plans of marriage. Which I would not like to do since I do not have enough money for a wedding (lol) and still have a couple semesters to do. Would getting married increase my chances to stay?

Thanks again!
 
Depending on your age, file for Naturalization and then it will not matter anymore. To be honest, I really don't think anyone at CIS will care and you will not have a problem. You can't blame a 2 year old for the actions of the father, and I don't think a IJ would remove you either.
 
Even if the law were actually followed, you would have relief from removal.

Under INA 205, your father's underlying immigrant visa can be revoked at any time. Barring any OTHER legal basis for removal (criminal convictions), your father will be eligible for relief as well. In the end, you will both probably get relief and not be removed, however, you should have to wait longer for naturalization.

Your father was an idiot to conceal the marriage as the married son of a USC, he would have still been eligible for a visa along with his spouse and children. YOU might have it wrong, grandma might have only been an LPR when she petitioned for him, which would be the reason he concealed the marriage, otherwise, it would make NO sense whatsoever.
 
Thank you guys for your input.

@dafortycal,

I was considering to wait for his case to be resolved before I do anything. I am afraid they will find out my father's case and render my green card invalid as well.

@BigJoe5,

She was a citizen. The problem is that they hired some people to do all the paperwork. My aunts and uncles not knowing English signed everything that was given to them. They were not explained why my dad had to do it that way and what the consequences would be.

They are working to get a relief. I have not received any notice for my case. I do not know if they know about my situation.
 
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