Client, a citizen of India, was convicted of a domestic violence offense within 5 years of having become a permanent resident. He was placed in removal proceedings as a result. Attorney Furqan filed an I-130 for him, via his U.S. citizen wife, which was approved. At an individual trial, the immigration judge approved client’s re-adjustment application and criminal hardship waiver (INA 212h), based on the fact that client’s crime was one isolated incident, he was still married to his wife, they had a U.S. citizen child, he was gainfully employed, and he employed other U.S. citizens. Attorney Furqan then re-filed client’s citizenship application, which was approved. Client has now been able to sponsor his elderly parents for U.S. permanent residency.
