DUI violation occurred in 2005 (no jail time server) driving class attended, court + lawyer fees paid on time.
2007-01-23 15:43:05 · 7 answers · asked by stant_98 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
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IS DUI violation a major problem when applying for US citizenship?
2007-01-23 15:54:46 · update #1
Anyone is barred from applying for US citizenship if he or she
has committed and been convicted of one or more "crimes involving moral turpitude." See this reference:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=12e596981298d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=96719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
If the naturalization applicant has commited a CIMT, a lawyer won't help. However, DUI is NOTsuch a crime. Here is the official reference: Go to the bottom of page 2 to see a list of the kinds of crimes involving moral turpitude:
http://foia.state.gov/masterdocs/09fam/0940021aN.pdf
So the person may apply for naturalization and, barring any other ineligibility, will get US citizenship.
2007-01-23 15:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you elect a rapidly blood relative (determine, sibling or grownup new child over age 21) who's a US citizen and who has adequate earnings and sources to guarantee your help for 10 years to sponsor you. in the experience that your sponsor's petition is common, you wait in line for admission. After admission, then you definitely can get the fairway card. what's your citizenship? what's your relationship to your sponsor? Siblings from some international locations are waiting 2 many years or greater for admission. it is how long the line is earlier than you.
2016-11-01 03:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NAW this is a` minor offenze all americans drink and drive
And do drugs and drive...You are just the kind of citizen America needs
2007-01-23 19:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The offense is a minor one and cannot be an issue for applying for US citizenship.
2007-01-23 15:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Any conviction, including misdemeanors, can keep one from gaining citizenship.
Consult a lawyer, but you may find it will be a losing battle if persued.
2007-01-23 15:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by neooxyconservative 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if its just a misdeameanor then you should be fine(get a good lawyer though).
2007-01-23 15:48:54 · answer #6 · answered by fisticuffs 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No this is a major factor.
2007-01-23 15:51:21 · answer #7 · answered by Bill Clinton 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋