QUESTION
I was charged in court for "soliciting prostitution". I pleaded "NO CONTEST" .Can I apply for US citizenship?
Asked on Aug 09th, 2012 on Immigration - Hawaii
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I paid a penalty of $500.00 and a probation of six months afterwhich the case was dismissed. Four years after, I had my case expunged. Now I want to file for my US citizenship, seven years after the case has been settled. Is my case fall under moral turpitude? Please advise. Thank you.
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Most criminal matters older that five years are typically not a factor for determining good moral character needed for citizenship. Nonetheless, older criminal matters can influence a good moral character decision. I recommend you hire an attorney to help you apply for citizenship given these circumstances.
Answered on Aug 11th, 2012 at 6:22 PM