QUESTION
should i apply for citizenship now or wait 5 years?
Asked on Oct 14th, 2012 on Immigration - Colorado
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i was granted asylum in 2001, then in 2007 i got my green card.in 2011 i plead guilty to domestic violence.my case was deferred judgement and i got 1 probation. i served my probation and the case was dismissed. it's been 5 years now since i got my green card. i want to apply for citizenship but not sure if i should. i heard that there is a big chance that it would be denied.
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You must show good moral character to become a citizen. The immigration services looks at your criminal record going back five years, but any offense, even if older than five years, that raises issues about good moral character can be used in evaluating your qualifications. It certainly would be best to wait until five years have passed, but even then the issue may affect your application.
Answered on Oct 14th, 2012 at 11:16 PM