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Yes you can,But depending on the crime you might be denied a renewal. In 1996 Immigration laws changed felons who hold a valid Greencard up for renewal can have their Greencard taken away and deported.The law is retroactive,Meaning crimes that were commited prior to 1996 are now reviewed and Immigration decides if you stay in the U.S or are deported. Aggravated crimes(Drugs,Murder,Assault.Robbery and Violent crimes)are grounds for imediate removal regardless of how long ago they were commited. Yes you can,But depending on the crime you might be denied a renewal. In 1996 Immigration laws changed felons who hold a valid Greencard up for renewal can have their Greencard taken away and deported.The law is retroactive,Meaning crimes that were commited prior to 1996 are now reviewed and Immigration decides if you stay in the U.S or are deported. Aggravated crimes(Drugs,Murder,Assault.Robbery and Violent crimes)are grounds for imediate removal regardless of how long ago they were commited.
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If one is a green card holder and marries an illegal alien does this make it harder for the green card holder to later apply for US citizenship?
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Will there be a problem in getting American citizenship if a person with green card is charged with a felony?
Yes
Can a green card holder travel to Canada?
Yes, a green card holder can travel to Canada with certain requirements, such as having a valid passport and possibly a visa depending on their country of citizenship.
How can i apply for citizenship outside the US?
First and foremost requirement to apply for US citizenship is that you need to be in US as a green card holder and more than 18 years of age. Only with continuous residence in US for 5 years as a green card holder you will be eligible to apply.
Green card holder can apply for spouse?
you can. However it will take 5-6 years to obtain, so you need to update the pending application once you get citizenship.
Can an illegal alien get married to a green card holder and get a status?
They will be just married to the card holder; that will not help the illegal in any way, and could have a bearing on whether the card holder can get citizenship (assisting a person they know to be committing a crime, for example).
Can a Canada holding a E2 visa get citizenship after marrying a US citizen?
Citizenship cannot be got directly without becoming a green card holder first.By maintaining legal status, the Canadian should first get the green card after being petitioned by US citizen spouse by filing Form I-130 and after 5 years as green card holder he/she can apply for US citizenship by filing Form N-400.
What rights do you have if you have a us green card and lived in the us?
As a green card holder staying in US you have the rights to live and work there. Apart from this you can also petition for your close relatives using Form I-130 for them to get green card. Above all after five years of being a green card holder if you are eligible you can apply for US citizenship.
Can a green card holder visit Canada?
Yes, a green card holder can visit Canada with certain conditions and requirements, such as having a valid passport and possibly obtaining a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) depending on their country of citizenship.
Can you still get your green card if your citizenship was denied?
Basic criteria to apply for US citizenship is to be a green card holder in US. Only if you already have a green card for a minimum period of 5 years and above age of 18 years and have stayed in US continuously during that period you are eligible to apply for US citizenship. If citizenship is denied you still can continue to stay in US as a green card holder. In case you are not happy with decision after applying for US citizenship using Form N-336 you get another chance of applying for US citizenship. Once you correct the mistake because of which citizenship was denied in the first place the second time you apply you can be sure to get citizenship. Elaborate and careful preparation of the Form N-400 is very important.
How can a green card holder sponsor their spouse for marriage to obtain a green card?
A green card holder can sponsor their spouse for a green card through marriage by filing Form I-130 with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and meeting certain eligibility requirements. The process involves proving the validity of the marriage, providing supporting documentation, and attending an interview with the USCIS.
Can I visit Canada with a green card"?
Yes, as a green card holder, you can visit Canada. However, you may need to obtain a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) depending on your country of citizenship.
