QUESTION
Will 3-4 charges of shoplifting misdemeanors affect me from getting citizenship?
Asked on Nov 06th, 2014 on Immigration - New York
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I have about 3-4 charges of shoplifting, all misdemeanors when I was 18 yrs. - 20 yrs. old. I am now 28 yrs. old. I also have a DUI misdemeanor as well from 2008. The most recent charge I have on me is a possession of marijuana (less than a gram) and paraphernalia misdemeanor charge from 2 yrs. ago. My green card expired 2 yrs. ago and need to either renew or apply for citizenship, or better yet, marry my fiancé soon. Will I turned down when I apply? Thank you so much for the help :)PSthis has been eating my alive and preventing me from getting my green card renewed or applying for citizenship. I was/am too afraid to apply for either because of my criminal background, I do not want to get deported back to my country, and I have been living here for 18 yrs. now. Thanks.
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Much will depend on when the convictions occurred and whether you pled guilty or had a trial. You need to gather your criminal records and have an attorney review them with you during a consultation.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2014 at 5:41 PM
Yes. Please consult with an attorney.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2014 at 9:44 AM