A criminal record abroad doesn’t automatically bar a U.S. visa, green card, or citizenship — but it changes how your immigration case must be filed.
BLOG August 25, 2026 GWP IMMIGRATION LAW A Conviction Doesn’t Always Close the Door to Citizenship — But It Does Reset the Clock How long you must wait before filing Form N-400 depends on the offense, the sentence, and a standard that got stricter in 2025. USCIS now applies a more rigorous, more holistic review
How Long After a Conviction Can You Apply for Citizenship? Read More »
BLOG August 25, 2026 GWP IMMIGRATION LAW A Marriage Certificate Alone Won’t Satisfy USCIS’s 3-Year Rule The three-year path to citizenship depends on actually living with your citizen spouse, not just staying legally married. USCIS treats every gap in that shared life as a question mark, and how you document it can decide the outcome
Do You Have to Live With Your Spouse the Whole Time for the 3-Year Rule? Read More »
Missed the K-1 visa 90-day deadline? Learn how a late marriage to your fiancé(e) petitioner can still lead to a green card through Form I-130 and I-485.
K-1 Visa and a Delayed Wedding: Can You Still Adjust Status? Read More »
Yes, with a Refugee Travel Document. Never a home passport. Learn the rules, risks, and Green Card impact for traveling with an Asylee Status.
Can I Travel Outside the U.S. With Asylee Status Before My Green Card? Read More »
A criminal record doesn’t always block cancellation of removal. Learn which convictions disqualify you under INA 240A and what still qualifies today.
Can You Qualify for Cancellation of Removal With a Criminal Record? Read More »
Police certificates for U.S. immigrant visas expire after two years under State Dept. rules — with one key exception. Learn the rule before your interview.
How Long Is a Police Certificate Valid for a U.S. Visa? Read More »
USCIS won’t approve an N-400 while a criminal case is open. Learn when to file, what changes once it’s resolved, and how to protect your citizenship case.
Can I Apply for Citizenship With a Pending Criminal Case? Read More »
Divorcing before your naturalization oath can end your three-year citizenship case. Learn what USCIS requires and how GWP Immigration Law can help you.
Form I-601 and Form I-601A waive different grounds of inadmissibility, at different case stages, with different appeal rights. Here’s how they compare.
Editar snippet
I-601 vs. I-601A: What’s the Real Difference Between These Waivers? Read More »