Is ptd the only option

[helpseeker2016]

Hi,

My wife is on h4 and she recently got misdamenor b ( shoplifting ) and the criminal attorney mentioned that ptd is the only best optIon.

Is there an option at all where the records can be expunged in uscis records or is it safe to say that there is no way to expunge records from uscis ?

When I asked him about direct dismissal, he said that it does not change anything as far as uscis is concerned.

Can someone let me know.

-help seeker

[JoeF]

For USCIS, criminal records are never expunged. They can always see it.

[century]

Yes ptd will save from conviction for immigration and criminal. Records will be clean but immigration can see arrest and case disposition

[century]

Yes ptd will save from conviction for immigration and criminal. Records will be clean but immigration can see arrest and case disposition

[century]

Yes ptd will save from conviction for immigration and criminal. Records will be clean but immigration can see arrest and case disposition

[helpseeker2016]

Hi,

Thanks for the prompt response

2 small follow up questions :

A) assuming expunsion hasn't happened yet, if my wife applies for a job in private sector, do they generally do the background check, or it would depend on company to company ?

B) what are the chances of getting h4 extension visa rejection given the fact that this was her first offense and she has been into the country for more than 9 years ?

-Helpseeker

[century]

Only if convicted the background check will catch conviction. If case dismissed records will be clear.

H4 visa extension in US should be ok. Only h4 visa stamping in india will cause issue carry court disposition documents and immigration lawyer letter for visa stamp

[sam3215]

Hello how is your case proceeding?

[helpseeker2016]

Hello how is your case proceeding?

We have an appointment with our attorney tomorrow, but what he told us on phone that prosecutor has agreed to dismiss our case with community service and a theft class.

 

Attorney did not mention anything on PTD. So i am not sure, is this a good news or bad news for us, since the case is getting dismissed ?

[sam3215]

Did your wife accept any condition or sign sny document to accept the community seevice and class?

Tell your lawyer to not enter the class and service into court records and tell prosecutor to entr case dismissed with prejudice