Immigration Problems in Atlanta
The following are some answers to some questions that arise about immigration problems:
Do I have to take an oath of allegiance to become a citizen and if so what is it?
To become a citizen, you must take an oath of allegiance to:
- Support the U.S. Constitution
- Obey U.S. laws
- Renounce foreign allegiances or titles
- Bear arms or serve the U.S. when required (may be modified for those religiously opposed to military service)
Is it true that a conviction for a misdemeanor can get me deported?
Yes, some misdemeanors can result in deportation. Something as minor as a shoplifting charge can result in deportation of a green-card holder.
Are there felonies that bar me from naturalization?
You are permanently barred from naturalization services if you have ever been convicted of murder or an aggravated felony.
Are there other crimes that can cause me problems?
Problems may also arise if you have done any of the following:
- Been convicted of:
- Crimes involving moral turpitude
- Two or more offenses that have a total sentence imposed of five years or more
- Violating any controlled substance law, except a single offense of simple possession of no more than 30 grams of marijuana
- Two or more gambling offenses
- Been jailed as a result of a conviction for a total of 180 days or more
- At any time earned your primary income from illegal gambling
- At any time:
- Been involved in prostitution, commercialized vice, the smuggling of illegal aliens into this country, or a habitual drunkard
- Practiced polygamy
- Willfully failed or refused to support dependents
- Given false testimony, under oath, to obtain any benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act
Is there a residency requirement for naturalization?
The applicant is required to be physically present in the U.S. at least half of the period required for continuous residence and also must have three months of consecutive residence in the state where the applicant files.
Are there bars to seeking asylum?
Terrorism concerns can lead to automatic disqualification from asylum. Any person who provides material support to terrorists is automatically refused asylum.
An immigration lawyer at the Hendrix Firm, P.C. can handle all your Atlanta immigration problems
If you have questions about Atlanta immigration asylum, Atlanta immigration deportation, or if you have any other problems under the Atlanta immigrations system, a skilled immigration lawyer at the Hendrix Firm, P.C. can help. Contact our immigration law firm today and tell us your story.
