I do not have any past or current criminal background or convictions, other than the one from 2010, while on H1B in 2010 I was arrested (spent 1 night) & fingerprinted for Shoplifting in California, the charges related to Shoplifting were dropped and the case disposition was of Trespassing PC. Also, I was given 100 hrs of Community service & 3yrs unsupervised Probation and to pay the court fees etc. However, the case was dismissed early under section 1203.4 in 2011.
Since then I’ve traveled in and out of US & have applied for my H1B extension as well quite a few times & have had no issues other than Explanation to Immigration officer at time of entering in US & on Visa Application. (I’ve been truthful on my DS-160 about the arrest etc.)
My employer a large MNC find my profile eligible for EB1©, I’m currently in 6th year of H1B.
I need your advise on the following:
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What are my chances of getting the GC ?
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While filing the 485 on the question regarding the past criminal check/arrest, I want to be honest but what should I mention as the additional information so that I don’t create more problem for myself than it really is there. and What additional documents will be required to be sent along with my application
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While filing should I file i-140 and 485 concurrently or should I file one after the other ?
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Will this in any way affect my spouse’s application (I’ll be filing for her as well.)
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Can this have any impact on my employment though all my yearly background checks have been clean ? (As I’ve read that EB1© can only be filed by the Employer)