Sounds like a good call to me.
Yes, it is a crime of moral turpitude (regardless of the stolen good's value). Even in travelling under the VWP, a visitor would still be required to get an ESTA beforehand. One of the questions asked on the ESTA is if you were convicted of a crime of moral turpitude. You must answer honestly. In your case, it is highly probable that an ESTA, and therefore entry under the VWP would be denied.
(in the US) Importuning is NOT a crime of moral turpitude.
no. crimes of moral turpitude perminantly exclude you from USA
Only if its not to keep the person in the US. Anyone feel free to expand.
I cannot think of a single one. The crime of rape is heinous offense and a crime of moral turpitude in every state. .
These crimes are oftentimes referred to as 'crimes of moral turpitude' but (in the US) there are no statutes that include a separate (or an enhanced) charge for being "heinous" crimes.
Yea, it is possible for a felon of moral turpitude who came legally on F-1, who is now on order of supervision, adjust his status after being married to a US citizen. In order for the individual to regain the ability to enter the US they would have to petition for a waiver. If accepted for the waiver the individuals spouse can then sponsor them for US citizenship.
No. The visa itself is granted/denied OVERSEAS in the country in which your fiance(e) resides. http://www.dixonimmigration.com/index.php?pid=2
File for a fiance(e) visa for the person and marry her/him once s/he gets the visa and comes to the US. After marrying, file for adjustment of status. And once he/she enters the USA with the fiance/ee visa, you have to marry him/her within 90 days.
The same rules apply to denying a Filipino as to anyone else who applies for visa, particularly if one has been convicted of a crime, here or abroad, has resided in the US illegally and so on.
This depends. The US has a 'List of crimes of Moral Turpitude' that it consults when deciding whether to permit entry to an individual with a criminal record. This list includes offences such as murder, rape, forgery, prostitution and fraud. If you have a criminal record that is included in the list, and this record is discovered by US customs, you risk arrest, seizure of your assets, possible incarceration, and a lifetime ban from entering the United States. That said, if you committed a crime not considered to be of moral turpitude, you will most likely not encounter difficulties entering the US (although I make no promises). If you have committed a crime of moral turpitude and wish to travel to the US, you can apply for what is known as a US entry waiver. Once granted, this waiver will allow you to legally travel in the US for a specified time period (usually 1-5 years). Hope this helps!
The best thing to do is to apply for a B2 tourist visa before your H2B expires. That way, you do not need to leave the country before starting your tour of the US. Technically, you can leave and apply for a tourist visa in the Caribbean. Realistically, if your application is denied you will not be stuck in the Caribbean and unable to return to the US.