AOS and under age drinking (Split and merged)

[contreras3966 0]

I recently got my biometrics done for form i-485 and then i checked my case status and said my case is ready for an interview as of October 1, 2015. However, i went to western illinois this weekend which is 4 hours away from my house and I got an underage drinking ticket on October 3rd.I wasnt driving, just tailgating. I have to go to court and I was wondering if this will affect me in any way?

[Unchained 37]

I recently got my biometrics done for form i-485 and then i checked my case status and said my case is ready for an interview as of October 1, 2015. However, i went to western illinois this weekend which is 4 hours away from my house and I got an underage drinking ticket on October 3rd.I wasnt driving, just tailgating. I have to go to court and I was wondering if this will affect me in any way?

under-age drinking ticket? how old are you if I may ask?

I really do not think this would affect your case because its just a ticket. but you need to be careful during this process so you do not thwart your chances of a painless AOS.

[contreras3966 0]

under-age drinking ticket? how old are you if I may ask?

I really do not think this would affect your case because its just a ticket. but you need to be careful during this process so you do not thwart your chances of a painless AOS.

I'm 20, but it will be on my record im guessing. I'm just really stressing out and i feel really stupid

[contreras3966 0]

I recently got my biometrics done for form i-485 and then i checked my case status and said my case is ready for an interview as of October 1, 2015. However, i went to western illinois this weekend which is 4 hours away from my house and I got an underage drinking ticket on October 3rd.I wasnt driving, just tailgating. I have to go to court and I was wondering if this will affect me in any way?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Possibly. Why on earth would you take a silly risk like that while in the immigration process?

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[d3adc0d3 186]

I swear, America is the only country that will allow you to go to war, but not drink.

I understand your concern; especially considering you probably didn't even think twice, because you're legally able to drink in Mexico.

There's a very low liklihood that this will effect your process. They tend to only raise eyebrows at crimes which would earn someone a deportation, or denial of access prior. Underage drinking as an adult will mostly likely be written off.

Find out what type of crime that is in your state (Civil offense, misdemenor, felony). If its a civil offense, USCIS won't care, and it won't go on your record. It's like getting a traffic ticket. If it's a misdemenor, its a low liklihood unless its a violent crime, a sexual offense, or a white collar crime. If it's a felony, depending on what it is; it is much more likely.

Just be honest about it; don't deny it on any applications or interviews. Lying will get you barred guaranteed; being honest and responding "Its legal in Mexico, and I simply didn't realize, until too late. It has never happened again." would be enough for more IO's as far as I can tell.

Edited October 6, 2015 by d3adc0d3

[contreras3966 0]

I swear, America is the only country that will allow you to go to war, but not drink.

I understand your concern; especially considering you probably didn't even think twice, because you're legally able to drink in Mexico.

There's a very low liklihood that this will effect your process. They tend to only raise eyebrows at crimes which would earn someone a deportation, or denial of access prior. Underage drinking as an adult will mostly likely be written off.

Find out what type of crime that is in your state (Civil offense, misdemenor, felony). If its a civil offense, USCIS won't care, and it won't go on your record. It's like getting a traffic ticket. If it's a misdemenor, its a low liklihood unless its a violent crime, a sexual offense, or a white collar crime. If it's a felony, depending on what it is; it is much more likely.

Just be honest about it; don't deny it on any applications or interviews. Lying will get you barred guaranteed; being honest and responding "Its legal in Mexico, and I simply didn't realize, until too late. It has never happened again." would be enough for more IO's as far as I can tell.

I called the district attorneys office and they said that if i pay all the fines it will not be on my criminal record and it wont be a misdemeanor, but it will show up on my public record as the ticket. So you think I'll be fine?

[d3adc0d3 186]

I called the district attorneys office and they said that if i pay all the fines it will not be on my criminal record and it wont be a misdemeanor, but it will show up on my public record as the ticket. So you think I'll be fine?

I do. I'm certainly not an IO; but its not anything that would really earn someone a deportation. You could always consult an immigration lawyer (or three).