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Can You Lose Your Green Card? 5 Ways a Citizenship Interview Can Lead to Green Card Los


Many wonder, “can you lose your green card?” The answer is yes, green card loss is possible.

🌎 Maintaining U.S. Residence: Avoiding Green Card Loss

You must spend enough time inside the United States to maintain your residence status. This scenario often arises when individuals spend extended periods outside the U.S., failing to meet the residency requirements.

To prevent green card loss, it’s vital to understand the rules and regulations concerning green card maintenance. By demonstrating your commitment to maintaining U.S. residence, you can significantly reduce the risk of losing your green card status.

❌  Honesty Matters: Green Card Application Integrity

Lying or providing false information in your Green Card application can lead to severe consequences. This can potentially result in green card loss. It’s essential to remember that honesty is key throughout the application process. Discrepancies or fraudulent details during or after your citizenship interview can trigger investigations. This may jeopardize your immigration status. To avoid such a situation, always be truthful and transparent when completing your Green Card application. This ensures the security of your status.

πŸ™… Criminal Convictions and Deportation: Protecting Your Green Card Status

USCIS closely scrutinizes criminal records during the citizenship interview process. Convictions for certain offenses can lead to the loss of your green card.

Understanding the implications of your criminal history is essential for safeguarding your green card and ensuring a successful citizenship interview.

πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ Unmasking Fraud: When a Fake Marriage Is Revealed at Your Naturalization Interview

When a fake marriage is discovered during your naturalization interview, it can have severe consequences. This can lead to the potential loss of your green card and deportation. USCIS takes marriage fraud seriously and has measures in place to identify such cases.

It’s crucial to be prepared and understand the potential outcomes when facing such a scenario. Honesty and transparency are vital during the naturalization process.

🚫 Invalid Marriages and Green Cards: No Divorce Spells Trouble

Is the marriage through which you obtained your green card deemed invalid? Perhaps there was no divorce from a prior marriage, for example. This can create a complex legal situation. The failure to properly dissolve a previous marriage before entering into a new one can jeopardize your green card status and lead to legal complications.

Understanding how to navigate this situation is crucial for safeguarding your green card and ensuring a successful resolution during your naturalization interview.

Contact us to learn more!
Marina Shepelsky, Esq.
Shepelsky Law Group
2415 Avenue U, Β Ste. 2 Rear
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Tel: 718-769-6352 Fax: 718-764-1198

www.ShepelskyLaw.com