Likelihood of getting denied when renewing Permanent Resident Card (application, citizenship, America)

[vladlensky]

I'd say the safest bet is to go into the renewal anticipating you'll get a RFE and some lawyers can help with responding to those correctly if you run into one. As far as getting advice up front, I agree with Bentlebee that a lot of immigration lawyers are useless (said as a former lawyer myself) so it's really up to vetting out someone who will be useful at the outset.

I'm going through the whole i751 process for my spouse right now, it's a pain even without any misdemeanor on the record. My strategy has been to go overboard with the up-front documentation/evidence at the outset to try and avoid a RFE as much as possible. Best of luck to you.

[T-310]

Originally Posted by ilikepizza

Will having a DUI and a Reckless Driving charge on your record effect whether your renewal gets denied or approved?

No.

[bentlebee]

^^^ How can you be so sure it is “No”! Are you the deciding factor at USCIS?

USCIS makes decisions on a case by case base and, luckily, USCIS will check more to see who is for real and which case will get more scrutiny.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by bentlebee

^^^ How can you be so sure it is “No”! Are you the deciding factor at USCIS?

USCIS makes decisions on a case by case base and, luckily, USCIS will check more to see who is for real and which case will get more scrutiny.

USCIS cares about CMTs - crimes of moral turpitude. A “straight DUI” that’s a misdemeanor really isn’t. If a kid was in the car, or the DUI is due to drugs, then more likely it’s a problem.

But I’d still contact an immigration attorney with knowledge of OP’s state laws on DUI.

This is just for a green card. OP, if you plan on citizenship you better keep on the straight and narrow going forward. You can’t afford any more convictions.

[oceangaia]

Originally Posted by bentlebee

There are so many immigration lawyers that take your money and do nothing. Check them out and see if there are any reviews, Bar comments, etc.

That's because there is very little that they can actually do in most cases.

[timfountain]

I know of someone who managed to acquire citizenship at TWO DWI's. He did have a lawyer.

[bentlebee]

Originally Posted by timfountain

I know of someone who managed to acquire citizenship at TWO DWI's. He did have a lawyer.

What year was that? This is 2019 and over the years USCIS has become more strict as they should be.

If you are her as an immigrant why would you do anything that can hurt your chances and hurt other people.

A DUI can include car accident with injuries, property damage, etc.

[Threestep2]

Originally Posted by bentlebee

What year was that? This is 2019 and over the years USCIS has become more strict as they should be.

If you are her as an immigrant why would you do anything that can hurt your chances and hurt other people.

A DUI can include car accident with injuries, property damage, etc.

DUI is an individual charge; from swerving to property damage to .... - are individual charges and will be settled as such.

[bentlebee]

Originally Posted by Threestep

DUI is an individual charge; from swerving to property damage to .... - are individual charges and will be settled as such.

DUI is a felony or with a good lawyer can be mitigated to a lower classification. Felonies can cause a denial for a green card

[mikeyyc]

An arrest can lead to a denial. There doesn't have to be a conviction or even a trial. It all depends on the issue and the reviewing officer.