DOH! Need advice on a huge mistake.

[rrobin 2]

For citizenship it can be a huge issue. She can not only be denied but also be deported. Is it possible for you to get a copy of the ballot where your wife crossed out "citizen" and wrote "resident"? That piece of paper may prove vital to show her innocence when the time comes.

[Thai family 0]

This is a situation that should remind us all examine all the applications yet to come with those who are in the immigration process. It's critical that they understand some of these things upfront so as many of the pitfalls can be avoided as possible. I've read ahead for my DIL, but I need to make sure she understands the ins and outs. How did the DMV get involved with voter registration in the first place? It must be very confusing for new immigrants.

Thai Mom

[jundp 191]

It is a mistake, but a HUGE one and can have an impact on naturalisation. USCIS will not take 'it was a mistake' as an excuse. Don't just wait till it gets out of hand. CONSULT A LAWYER NOW so you are better prepared to deal with it later.

For citizenship it can be a huge issue. She can not only be denied but also be deported. Is it possible for you to get a copy of the ballot where your wife crossed out "citizen" and wrote "resident"? That piece of paper may prove vital to show her innocence when the time comes.

[TheWOAT 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=92602&st=0

According to this thread... doesnt look good.

[internetkafe 0]

Relax. Don't even worry about getting a lawyer. If there was an error made, it was made by the elections staff.

Relax if your wife does not intend to be a citizen one day.

If she does and she voted despite her intention to be naturalized she will not be a citizen ever.

It is an 'error' made by your wife.Not an elections staff. It is the responsibility of the permanent resident to know his/her rights and obligations.It is like writing a check knowing that it will bounce because you have no money in your checking account. It is a crime.And saying you did not know it was does not change a thing.Sorry.

[internetkafe 0]

This is a situation that should remind us all examine all the applications yet to come with those who are in the immigration process. It's critical that they understand some of these things upfront so as many of the pitfalls can be avoided as possible. I've read ahead for my DIL, but I need to make sure she understands the ins and outs. How did the DMV get involved with voter registration in the first place? It must be very confusing for new immigrants.

Thai Mom

No, it is not confusing if you have a brain and you speak English in addition to your native language (Mexican).Some Mexicans (most of them citizens) STILL resist learning and speaking English.

[internetkafe 0]

Chances are you won't get an interview and even if you did, it's highly unlikely you'd get this question. I mean if she can't vote, why would they ask her if she did vote.

You can not rob banks, if you do rob a bank the court would formally ask if you robbed a bank. It is completely up to us to kno our rights and our obligations. Not knowing them does not save us from any repercusssions.

[TheWOAT 0]

No, it is not confusing if you have a brain and you speak English in addition to your native language (Mexican).Some Mexicans (most of them citizens) STILL resist learning and speaking English.

If you had a brain you would know that "Mexican" isnt a language. The second sentence is false.

Your previous post is correct, it is our responsibility to follow the rules... the details behind the story are there to describe how my wife never intended to break the law, and we are hoping this mistake will not mess up our lives.

Edited December 17, 2008 by TheWOAT

[internetkafe 0]

Mexican IS a language as American is a language.

Mexican is not Castillian (proper Spanish) and American is not (Public School)English.

I hope I taught you something today...

[jundp 191]

Mexican IS a language as American is a language.

Mexican is not Castillian (proper Spanish) and American is not (Public School)English.

I hope I taught you something today...

Ok, gotta chime in here.

American is NOT a language. It is a dialect. English is the language. You have Standard British and you have Standard American dialects.

Mexican is NOT a language. It is a dialect. Spanish is the language. Mexican Spanish and Castillian Spanish are dialects.

I hope I taught you something today...

[internetkafe 0]

You must first learn before attempting to teach.

Thousands of miles away from Spain and it is still a dialect, eh?

Three German dialects are spoken in Bavaria. Bavaria is a tiny little place.You can call these dialects. Not Mexican, not American.

[sk28 1]

You must first learn before attempting to teach.

Thousands of miles away from Spain and it is still a dialect, eh?

Three German dialects are spoken in Bavaria. Bavaria is a tiny little place.You can call these dialects. Not Mexican, not American.

American english is a set of dialects of english, you can have dialects over regions or only in countries or over a very small region. So Austrian German is Austrian not german? Same goes for american canadian australian etc. It does not matter how big the region is.

Edited December 17, 2008 by sk28

[internetkafe 0]

You must first learn before attempting to teach.

Thousands of miles away from Spain and it is still a dialect, eh?

Three German dialects are spoken in Bavaria. Bavaria is a tiny little place.You can call these dialects. Not Mexican, not American.

American english is a set of dialects of english, you can have dialects over regions or only in countries or over a very small region. So Austrian German is Austrian not german? Same goes for american canadian australian etc. It does not matter how big the region is.

Austria and Germany border each other.

It does matter (in defining a dialect or a language)how far Mexico is from Spain and how far America is from England.

Is Slovenian a Russian dialect?

Is Romanian a Latin dialect?

[cherr1980 1]

Mexican IS a language as American is a language.

Mexican is not Castillian (proper Spanish) and American is not (Public School)English.

I hope I taught you something today...

And you right now are writing is "Ignorancy", the language of ignorants. This become way more than the OP said at the beginning and there is not need to insult people from different countries. Shame on you.

[Jenn! 918]

internetkafe, please stop being pedantic and inflammatory. Thank you.