QUESTION
Could disorderly conduct conviction affect my citizenship application?
Asked on Aug 23rd, 2012 on Immigration - Wisconsin
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I'm a 22 years old planning on applying for US Citizenship but I am really afraid of getting denial because of my Grand Larceny Charge that was reduced to Disorderly Conduct with 300 dates suspended sentence back in September 2011. I have been a Per Resident since 2002 and every one in my family got their citizenship. I consulted one immigration attorney but he said it is a 50/50 chance. The Immigration would put me under good considerations if I hired an attorney to fill out my application. What is keeping me from hiring an attorney is the fee is too high just to fill out something some paper work that I can do it by myself. Do I have a case here or is an attorney the only way to go? Thank you.
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It is possible and I would need to see the sentence and exact convcition.
Answered on Sep 13th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
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I would have to see the Certificate of Diploma to advise you even though the case has reduced to disorderly conduct, the Immigration Service will investigate the original grand larceny charge. I don't think it would be wise to do it yourself.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 10:16 AM
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The point of working with an attorney is that we not only fill out paperwork, but have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the process. I would never advise someone with a criminal history to file anything with USCIS without an attorney - there are too many potential things that can go wrong. Good Luck!
Answered on Aug 30th, 2012 at 9:50 PM