Hello Mr.Rajiv Sir,
Thanks so much for the sharing of your knowledge on Legal Topics, to help the Community.
Questions :
1. Lived in the USA for more than 50 yrs. and entered on a Student Visa in 1968. Earned BS Industrial Engineering in 1973 from the USA.
Also, have BS In Math/ Physics from Bombay University in 1966 .. Currently Self Employed.
Currently, possess Valid Green Card, RE-issued in 2011, valid until July 2021. Have valid Soc Security Card. Valid Texas Drivers License.
With all the NEW proposals from the US IMMIGRATION rules that are being now implemented, OR are up for Vote, I was wondering if
Green Card Holders are at greater Risk of removal (more than US Citizens) , for even a minor problem from the past, or future,
especially when applying for Citizenship or Green Card renewal. Seems like they are targeting anybody not born in the USA?
2. In Dec 1976 there was a misdemeanor Possession of Maruahana.charge in Texas, which was given " Deferred Adjudication, with 2 yr Probation which was fulfilled successfully without a problem. I think it was a no-contest plea.
I checked on Truthfinder.com, (a Consumer Investigative Public Records Resource) and see it still shows up on the public record.
I hear it can be "Expunged" or better still "Vacated" through some legal proceeding? Is that possible? Is it a good thing to do?
How long does it take? Will it cause any unnecessary questions, to muddy up the waters?
is there a Comprehensive way of checking one's Complete Federal, State, and City Records and get to know what is out there on record?
FYI: Was recently issued an Airport Badge to enter our International Airport, ( IAH ) without needing to stop to get screened by TSA First.
I was doing a temporary job for the Airport at the time. I am sure the Application was cleared thru channels like FBI ?
3. If one is "behind," on Taxes, is thst a problem for obtaining Citizenship? Are "up-to-date Taxes" a strong Factor for Citizenship or future Green card renewal?
4. . I hear they are trying to reduce NEW Green Card issuance Quota from 1 million / yr. to 500k / yr.
Since I have a green card already, I will not be looked upon as a New Applicant to meet that Quota? Right?
5 . If one is getting " Extra Help " or " LIS " with Part D on a medication, in Medicare, is it advisable to ask to Purposefully terminate that benefit or will it raise a red flag by doing so? I believe it is a Medicare benefit from Social Security. I hear about the " Public Charge " rumor.
Is the Public Charge issue only for non-documented foreigners?
6 Is there any risk to travel internationally and be uncertain about smooth acceptance returning at the Airport?
I Hear Law abiding people being stopped and harassed sometimes, due to poorly-trained overzealous Airport Officers?
7. Seems like the US Constitutional Rights are out the Window, and you are" Guilty until proven Innocent."?
How is all this allowed to happen?
8. Had a short-term Oklahoma City Marriage in 1974. One day a few weeks into it, she just disappeared, never to be seen or heard from again. 44 years ago. ( Abandonment ) . No children, No Property.
Maybe she has passed away ... I would not know. I do not have any idea where she is. Dont even know her Soc Sec No.
Maybe she did an Annulment, or maybe a Divorce by Publication. No knowledge of any confirmation of either one. Any way to check?
Since then I claim I am Single or Unmarried. I never remarried.
However, when I applied for US Immigration in 1988 ( Green Card Application ), I stated I was married.
All other Public and Personal contacts have no idea the marriage even took place. It is not on any Computer / Internet database either.
What should I do?
9 . I recently made Application for renewal of Indian Passport, where I stated I was Single, or Unmarried.
Same thing I stated in 1994 when I last applied for Passport renewal.
Not sure where I stand.
Maybe Separated? There was no " Separated " option. Should I tell them about this unique situation, ?
I do not want to get in trouble for this assumption. , although it has no direct bearing on qualifying for Passport Renewal.
Any Advice? I believe there is a way to do that?
If I file for Divorce here in Texas, and if she is finally located, could she claim 1/2 my Assets, or NOT due to Abandonment issue? How can I prove it?
I am confused. Please advise.
Thank you so much.
I really appreciate your guidance and greatly respect your knowledge & experience!