Hello, everyone,
I have a 2 year conditional GC that expires next Feb.
I visited my family last month and came back to L.A. with some food (instant food, dry food, some seasoning, etc.).
On the custom form, I checked "No"s to the questions like "Do you have food, meat, fruit, plant, etc." because
I thought those who has raw food should declare.
At the custom (LAX), I was told to have my baggages checked. An officer opened my suitcase and saw
instant food with some chicken and beef. He said that I didn't declared them and then told me to pay fine $300!!!
I didn't know that even dry beef/chicken is not allowed, but the officer said that not knowing is not a problem, but
no declaration is. He took my passport, GC, driver's license, and a credit card and prepared a form.
I had to sign on the form "Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection NOTICE OF
ALLEGED VIOLATION" and paid $300.
The form says:
"You may waive hearing and agree to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter. If you do not wish
to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter and to waive hearing, a complaint will be issued charging
you with the above violation and affording you an opportunity for a hearing.
I acknowledge that I have an opportunity for a hearing and waive such hearing; and as a civil penalty in full settlement
of this matter, I agree to pay the sum of $300."
Since I paid, it seems ok, according to the above sentences. But I have been really really scared of whether this affects USCIS's decision to remove a condition from my GC. Should my husband and I be separated if I cannot get a 10 year GC? I heard that DUI does not affect one's immigration matter. Is my case worse than DUI or OK like DUI?
Your opinions, experiences, suggestions, etc. will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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while not helpful, I don't see this as being a barrier. From what I understand, it is crimes of "moral turpitude" that really count...what happened to you doesn't fall into that category as far as I know.
QUOTE(kkaren @ Jul 7 2007, 01:29 AM) 
Hello, everyone,
I have a 2 year conditional GC that expires next Feb.
I visited my family last month and came back to L.A. with some food (instant food, dry food, some seasoning, etc.).
On the custom form, I checked "No"s to the questions like "Do you have food, meat, fruit, plant, etc." because
I thought those who has raw food should declare.
At the custom (LAX), I was told to have my baggages checked. An officer opened my suitcase and saw
instant food with some chicken and beef. He said that I didn't declared them and then told me to pay fine $300!!!
I didn't know that even dry beef/chicken is not allowed, but the officer said that not knowing is not a problem, but
no declaration is. He took my passport, GC, driver's license, and a credit card and prepared a form.
I had to sign on the form "Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection NOTICE OF
ALLEGED VIOLATION" and paid $300.
The form says:
"You may waive hearing and agree to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter. If you do not wish
to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter and to waive hearing, a complaint will be issued charging
you with the above violation and affording you an opportunity for a hearing.
I acknowledge that I have an opportunity for a hearing and waive such hearing; and as a civil penalty in full settlement
of this matter, I agree to pay the sum of $300."
Since I paid, it seems ok, according to the above sentences. But I have been really really scared of whether this affects USCIS's decision to remove a condition from my GC. Should my husband and I be separated if I cannot get a 10 year GC? I heard that DUI does not affect one's immigration matter. Is my case worse than DUI or OK like DUI?
Your opinions, experiences, suggestions, etc. will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
I have a 2 year conditional GC that expires next Feb.
I visited my family last month and came back to L.A. with some food (instant food, dry food, some seasoning, etc.).
On the custom form, I checked "No"s to the questions like "Do you have food, meat, fruit, plant, etc." because
I thought those who has raw food should declare.
At the custom (LAX), I was told to have my baggages checked. An officer opened my suitcase and saw
instant food with some chicken and beef. He said that I didn't declared them and then told me to pay fine $300!!!
I didn't know that even dry beef/chicken is not allowed, but the officer said that not knowing is not a problem, but
no declaration is. He took my passport, GC, driver's license, and a credit card and prepared a form.
I had to sign on the form "Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection NOTICE OF
ALLEGED VIOLATION" and paid $300.
The form says:
"You may waive hearing and agree to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter. If you do not wish
to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter and to waive hearing, a complaint will be issued charging
you with the above violation and affording you an opportunity for a hearing.
I acknowledge that I have an opportunity for a hearing and waive such hearing; and as a civil penalty in full settlement
of this matter, I agree to pay the sum of $300."
Since I paid, it seems ok, according to the above sentences. But I have been really really scared of whether this affects USCIS's decision to remove a condition from my GC. Should my husband and I be separated if I cannot get a 10 year GC? I heard that DUI does not affect one's immigration matter. Is my case worse than DUI or OK like DUI?
Your opinions, experiences, suggestions, etc. will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
I cannot imagine this would have any impact whatsoever or that USCIS would even be aware of this at an AOS interview. It's absolutely nothing like a DUI. If you are that concerned, I would consult with a lawyer.
QUOTE(kkaren @ Jul 7 2007, 02:29 AM)
Hello, everyone,
I have a 2 year conditional GC that expires next Feb.
I visited my family last month and came back to L.A. with some food (instant food, dry food, some seasoning, etc.).
On the custom form, I checked "No"s to the questions like "Do you have food, meat, fruit, plant, etc." because
I thought those who has raw food should declare.
At the custom (LAX), I was told to have my baggages checked. An officer opened my suitcase and saw
instant food with some chicken and beef. He said that I didn't declared them and then told me to pay fine $300!!!
I didn't know that even dry beef/chicken is not allowed, but the officer said that not knowing is not a problem, but
no declaration is. He took my passport, GC, driver's license, and a credit card and prepared a form.
I had to sign on the form "Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection NOTICE OF
ALLEGED VIOLATION" and paid $300.
The form says:
"You may waive hearing and agree to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter. If you do not wish
to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter and to waive hearing, a complaint will be issued charging
you with the above violation and affording you an opportunity for a hearing.
I acknowledge that I have an opportunity for a hearing and waive such hearing; and as a civil penalty in full settlement
of this matter, I agree to pay the sum of $300."
Since I paid, it seems ok, according to the above sentences. But I have been really really scared of whether this affects USCIS's decision to remove a condition from my GC. Should my husband and I be separated if I cannot get a 10 year GC? I heard that DUI does not affect one's immigration matter. Is my case worse than DUI or OK like DUI?
Your opinions, experiences, suggestions, etc. will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
I have a 2 year conditional GC that expires next Feb.
I visited my family last month and came back to L.A. with some food (instant food, dry food, some seasoning, etc.).
On the custom form, I checked "No"s to the questions like "Do you have food, meat, fruit, plant, etc." because
I thought those who has raw food should declare.
At the custom (LAX), I was told to have my baggages checked. An officer opened my suitcase and saw
instant food with some chicken and beef. He said that I didn't declared them and then told me to pay fine $300!!!
I didn't know that even dry beef/chicken is not allowed, but the officer said that not knowing is not a problem, but
no declaration is. He took my passport, GC, driver's license, and a credit card and prepared a form.
I had to sign on the form "Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection NOTICE OF
ALLEGED VIOLATION" and paid $300.
The form says:
"You may waive hearing and agree to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter. If you do not wish
to pay a specified civil penalty in settlement of this matter and to waive hearing, a complaint will be issued charging
you with the above violation and affording you an opportunity for a hearing.
I acknowledge that I have an opportunity for a hearing and waive such hearing; and as a civil penalty in full settlement
of this matter, I agree to pay the sum of $300."
Since I paid, it seems ok, according to the above sentences. But I have been really really scared of whether this affects USCIS's decision to remove a condition from my GC. Should my husband and I be separated if I cannot get a 10 year GC? I heard that DUI does not affect one's immigration matter. Is my case worse than DUI or OK like DUI?
Your opinions, experiences, suggestions, etc. will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Relax this is like having a parking ticket.
Enjoy the most expensive instant food.
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