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| Voodoo Nut |
Posted
on 03-Jun-02 11:45 AM
I am about to do my Adjustment of Status for the Green card. Some friends informed me that I might not get the green card, if I have worked in the US illegally because the INS will do a SSN check.
Does anyone know about it? Do you have any advice?
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| Everett |
Posted
on 03-Jun-02 12:38 PM
Even if you worked illegally, you can still apply for AOS using 245i law(paying $1000 as fine) in your advantage if you are here in the USA before or on Dec 21st 2000. I am doing the same.
Please consult the couple of good immigration lawyers. I hope you have a lawyer and if not I would advised you to have one ASAP since there are quite a few new laws/regulations changing frequently. It is hard for us to keep up.
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| Voodoo Nut |
Posted
on 03-Jun-02 03:11 PM
I was just informed by my lawyer that I needed to have received my Labor Certification by 1996 to be able to apply for Adjustment of Status.
Do you think I could omit these unauthorized employments from my application for Adjustment of Status? Would they do a thorough check to find out??
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| L.L.S.S. |
Posted
on 03-Jun-02 04:30 PM
OK, people, here's your lesson for the day in American expressions:
"Loose lips sink ships" (circa World War II)
(Translation: People who talk indiscretely about sensitive matters endanger not only themselves but also others around them.)
By the way, I am not trying to silence anyone or sweep anything under the rug. I am just offering a word of caution. What you do is your own business.
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| mahamurkha |
Posted
on 03-Jun-02 05:54 PM
Voodoonut,
Your lawyer's answer is not correct. BTW, where do you live? so that I can refer to good lawyer. In fact, you can still adjust your status. Advise is, leave that lawyer and try another. I mean do not loose your time!!!!. YOU CAN DO THIS AND YOU WILL ADJUST IT,
For more Info, go to website www. shusterman.com, www.immigration.com
-maha
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| tiramisu |
Posted
on 04-Jun-02 10:10 AM
vodoo beta,
why not try http://usimmigration.com . i know lots of ppl frequent that site for issues as yours , in fact they even have a FAQ column, try the forums in that site, perhaps some of them is related to your situation.
good luck.
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| Neonsigns |
Posted
on 04-Jun-02 10:31 AM
Voodoo Nut, when is your priority date on the labor certification or I-130 form? If it is before April 30, 2001 you are grandfathered under the 245(i) Life Act. You can adjust your status by filing a I-485 suppliment and a $1000 fine. If your priority date is after April 30, 2001, then you are not eligible for 245(i) and hence cannot do a AOS (if you have been out of status by working illegally)
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| Curiously |
Posted
on 04-Jun-02 10:37 AM
If you don't declare that you worked illegally, would they find out?
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