[Case Overview: “Past Records Hindering Current Immigration Status”] Our client, who was in the process of applying for a Green Card, received a notice of intent to deny from the USCIS. The reason was a long-past simple misdemeanor (e.g., Shoplifting), which was classified as a “Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT).” The client faced a desperate situation where their criminal record threatened their legal stay and put them at risk of deportation.
[Song Law Firm’s Professional Strategy] The criminal and immigration defense teams at Song Law Firm collaborated to review the legal errors in the original criminal judgment. We drafted a comprehensive legal memorandum proving that the specific offense did not meet the statutory criteria for deportation under immigration law. Furthermore, we filed a motion to “Vacate Judgment” in the criminal court, arguing that the client had not been fully informed of their constitutional rights and the immigration consequences at the time of the plea.
[Result & Significance] The court granted Song Law Firm’s request for a retrial, vacating the past guilty conviction and modifying the charge to a lower-level violation. Based on this successful legal outcome, the client was able to overturn the USCIS’s denial and successfully maintain their legal status.
[Contact Information]
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KakaoTalk Channel: Song Law Firm
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Phone: 201-461-0031
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Email: mail@songlawfirm.com
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Website: www.songlawfirm.com
[Disclaimer] This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Results for individual cases may vary depending on the specific facts, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
