By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: A few years ago, I tried to apply for a U.S. passport. I presented a Michigan birth certificate as my own. After I submitted my application for the passport, federal investigators came to speak to me. After a whole big mess, I pleaded guilty to fraud. I am currently on probation. I am worried about my immigration status. I don’t have a green card, and I had hoped to someday get my green card. What can I do?
Spar & Bernstein: The law is quite strict when a person makes a false claim to U.S. citizenship. By presenting a Michigan birth certificate as your own, when in fact, it is not yours, you have made a false claim to U.S. citizenship. According to the immigration law, if the claim was made after 1996, there is no waiver to overcome your false claim, and you are permanently barred from ever getting your green card. However, if your claim was made prior to 1996, you may be eligible to file a waiver. We suggest that you gather your documentation and see one of our experienced attorneys to determine whether you have any relief available to you.
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