USCIS Issues Memo Clarifying Misdemeanor for TPS purposes
Posted on Jan 24, 2011 6:28pm PST
USCIS released a memo entitled "Temporary Protected Status Adjudications Involving "No Jail" or "No Incarceration" Certifications, and Reminder for Cases Involving Certain Potential Misdemeanors"
USCIS clarifed that not all crimes are automatically misdemeanors, especially if offesnse does not carry any jail or incarceration. This may be positive news for many how are convicted of small offenses.
Consult with an experienced lawyer at the Law Offices of Ricky Malik, P.C. if you have lost your TPS or concerned you may lose it due to a minor infraction.
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