I got a ballot in the mail after switching my license and filled it out, not knowing that I shouldn't, only for us citizens. It was a state ballot. Wondering will this affect me getting permanent residency or green card. Had my interview and had to provide from the county if ballot was for citizen or non-citizens to USCIS. I am married to a us citizen over a year and had my final interview, telling them I voted on a ballot sent to my house.
It will depend on the actual chain of events but don't expect this to be some minor problem, chances are it'll turn into a major event of great significance.
There's already a case that has some similarities to yours, it happened in Hawaii and the split CAP opinion turned to the very issues of intent, a very complex case argued by one of the best attorneys I know of.
So, be honest at all times and, if it was really nothing more than a mistake, there's a chance you'll be alright.
You need to speak to a real good immigration attorney, and you need to do so as soon as possible. This board is not the place to seek legal guidance or advice.
Originally posted by Houston: It will depend on the actual chain of events but don't expect this to be some minor problem, chances are it'll turn into a major event of great significance.
There's already a case that has some similarities to yours, it happened in Hawaii and the split CAP opinion turned to the very issues of intent, a very complex case argued by one of the best attorneys I know of.
So, be honest at all times and, if it was really nothing more than a mistake, there's a chance you'll be alright.
You need to speak to a real good immigration attorney, and you need to do so as soon as possible. This board is not the place to seek legal guidance or advice.
Do you know of an attorney? -THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE-
Originally posted by It's Green in Oregon: I got a ballot in the mail after switching my license and filled it out, not knowing that I shouldn't, only for us citizens. It was a state ballot. Wondering will this affect me getting permanent residency or green card. Had my interview and had to provide from the county if ballot was for citizen or non-citizens to USCIS. I am married to a us citizen over a year and had my final interview, telling them I voted on a ballot sent to my house.
It will depend on which election you vote in. From USCIS Website " One of the most important privileges of democracy in the United States of America is the right to participate in choosing elected officials through voting. As a Permanent Resident you can only vote in local and state elections that do not require you to be a US citizen. It is very important that you do not vote in national, state or local elections that require a voter to be a US citizen when you are not a US citizen. There are criminal penalties for voting when you are not a US citizen and it is a requirement for voting. You can be removed (deported) from the US if you vote in elections limited to US citizens."
It depends on the facts and circumstances.
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." John Adams on Defense of the boston Massacre
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