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Hello guys,
I am a bit nervous. I am currently on F1, OPT (4 months in), EAD expiring next February.
My partner and I are planning to get married next month so I can file for AOS, but there are two main concerns of mine:
(1) We are an LGBT couple, therefore we don't have the evidence that other couples may have (we are not planning to throw a giant public party for our wedding, our parents are not very accepting so no pictures etc.) Alright - this won't be too bad cause we plan to move in together and comingle our finance and tbh - we are legit so I have some confidence.
(2) About 2 years ago I was arrested and cited for larceny (less than $300) and destruction of property (less than $300). I took the plea and the latter charge was dropped - I paid my fine and went to counseling and everything. I have been doing my research and understand that the officially charged conviction may not be an issue because of crime of moral turpitude petty offense exception - however, I understand that this will not be applicable if there is more than 1 crime. I also understand the difference between a dropped charged from a criminal defense's perspective and an immigration's perspective, so while the destruction of property was dropped, USCIS may still view these two as the reason for inadmissibility?
I am having my first consultation with an immigration attorney later this week but I wonder if that would be just a waste of my money? Do I not understand something from my research?
Thanks a lot for any feedback.
I am a bit nervous. I am currently on F1, OPT (4 months in), EAD expiring next February.
My partner and I are planning to get married next month so I can file for AOS, but there are two main concerns of mine:
(1) We are an LGBT couple, therefore we don't have the evidence that other couples may have (we are not planning to throw a giant public party for our wedding, our parents are not very accepting so no pictures etc.) Alright - this won't be too bad cause we plan to move in together and comingle our finance and tbh - we are legit so I have some confidence.
(2) About 2 years ago I was arrested and cited for larceny (less than $300) and destruction of property (less than $300). I took the plea and the latter charge was dropped - I paid my fine and went to counseling and everything. I have been doing my research and understand that the officially charged conviction may not be an issue because of crime of moral turpitude petty offense exception - however, I understand that this will not be applicable if there is more than 1 crime. I also understand the difference between a dropped charged from a criminal defense's perspective and an immigration's perspective, so while the destruction of property was dropped, USCIS may still view these two as the reason for inadmissibility?
I am having my first consultation with an immigration attorney later this week but I wonder if that would be just a waste of my money? Do I not understand something from my research?
Thanks a lot for any feedback.
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