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I am a U.S. resident alien from Guatemala.lived in the United States since I was 3 years old but I received my permanent residency card when I was 18
Asked on Aug 13th, 2013 on Immigration - Florida
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I'm 35 now. Recently I caught a DUI charge and a possession of marijuana charge under 20 grams in the state of Florida. My question is are these deportable offenses and should I be worried about an immigration hold and possible deportation. Also will this greatly affect my chances of becoming a United States citizen?
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Drug offenses are deportable offenses. There is an exception for convictions involving possession only of small amounts of marijuana. You shouldn't apply for citizenship until the offense is at least five years old, and even then, you should hire an attorney to engage in a thorough analysis of the issue for you.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2013 at 12:31 AM