- Lie on your immigration application.
- Fail to include support documents.
- Apply for the wrong thing.
- Apply for a status for which the immigrant is ineligible (can also result in deportation in some instances).
- Use a False ID or Social Security Number. Statistics show that there are an incredible amount of immigrants that commit identity theft. The most common excuse is that they are doing it just so they can work. While their intentions may not be to harm anyone per se, the immigrant will have a difficult time
explaining this to a judge after being charged with a felony. Further, this
offense can make one ineligible for relief in removal proceedings. Further, if
USCIS finds out about this after an petition has been filed, one is likely to
have their petition denied and then receive a Notice to Appear in immigration
court to show why they should not be immediately deported. - Commit marriage fraud.
- Lie about living in the United States.
- File incomplete application.
- Commit a crime.
- Wait until you are placed in removal proceedings to file a petition to USCIS.
While this list is not exhaustive, it covers a lot of basic mistakes. At the end of the day, it simply makes sense to start an investment in your future by hiring a licensed professional to do the job right.