QUESTION
WIll past criminal records affect my chances of getting citizenship?
Asked on Jul 20th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I had 2 criminal citations back in 2007 (loitering for the purpose of prostitution and misdemeanor battery) which was dismissed. Will these be a problem when applying for citizenship ?
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Immigration Law Attorney serving New York, NY
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Oltarsh & Associates, P.C.
Dear Sir/Madam: To be eligible for citizenship you must be of good moral character within the last five years. They can take the arrests into consideration.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Las Vegas, NV
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Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC
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Most crimes require waiting 5 years before you can apply. For the specific questions, I will need to see the court minutes.
Answered on Jul 21st, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Certainly not if it was dismissed. You otherwise should show the record of conviction to an immigration attorney before applying.
Answered on Jul 21st, 2011 at 11:10 AM