Can the marriage-based 10 years Green Card be revoked because that
holder had a child with someone else who is not his wife?  Can his
wife use that motive to help INS revoke it?

That greencard has no condition and is valid for 10 years.
They have been married more than 2 years & wife does not know about a
child.

Child & mother are US citizens.

I understood that if the greencard holder committed aggravated
felonies, the revocation of the permanent residency(or greencard) will
occur and she or he can be barred for a specific number of years or
permanently.  I do not think that having an illegitimate child is an
aggravated felony.  I am unable to find the solid answer.

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Request for Question Clarification by serenata-ga on 01 Jan 2003 16:45 PST

As I'm sure you are aware, Google Answers is not the place to receive
legal advice.

By the fact that you did ask the question, I am sure you feel the
matter of your immigration classification could be affected by the
circumstances.

It would help to know the state in which you live and the state in
which the mother and child live. It would also depend on your age and
the age of the mother of the child.

In some states, if the mother has not reached the age of legal
consent, it would be considered a felony under that state's statury
rape and/or violence against women  statutes - even if the mother did
consent. Likewise, in some states the fact that pregnancy resulted
would make it an aggravated felony. Noncitizens charged with statutory
rape are in danger of being classed as aggravated felons and must
proceed very carefully.

I can direct you to information on state and national levels regarding
the matter; but that is no substitute for professional advice and
counsel from an attorney. My recommendation is to seek an attorney in
your area who specializes in immigration issues to answer questions
and assist with any difficulties which may arise.

Yours ever so,
Serenata-ga

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Clarification of Question by neb-ga on 02 Jan 2003 12:09 PST

California.

I realize that state laws can influence immigrant's status with INS.

Mother was over 21 years old when pregnant.