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For permanent residence, an applicant is not required to show good moral character although U.S.C.I.S. may deny an application based upon discretion where there are unfavorable factors. In your case, the question is whether U.S.C.I.S. will be able to use its discretion or whether you are barred from immigrating to the States by virtue of the marijuana offense. You say that you had a misdemeanor charge for marijuana and the first question is whether there was a conviction or guilty plea. If the charge was reduced or dismissed, or if the charge was possession of 30 g or less, you would not be barred. If there was a conviction or plea and the amount of marijuana was over 30 g, you would be deportable and would not be granted your permanent residence.  I note that U.S.C.I.S. requires you to bring a certified copy of the disposition with you to the interview.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  

You have to petition your wife by filing an I-130 petition. Since you are a legal permanent resident it will take 3 to 5 years for her to be able to immigrant to the U.S. If you were married at the time you got your Green Card you wife may qualify as a derivative beneficiary. If so, it would take 6-12 months for her to immigrant to the U.S.

U. S. Immigration generally has little interest in stopping people from leaving this country. Unless you are a person of significant interest, you would be allowed to leave. At most, individuals leaving the country are sometimes required to show that they have paid taxes (sailing permit). Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.