how long do you have to wait to file for citizenship when i was arrested for misdeminor?

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how long do you have to wait to file for citizenship when i was arrested for misdeminor?

2007-12-04 10:15:46 · 2 answers · asked by ADDIE 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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Depends what the misdemeanor was, and what was the result of the arrest.

If you were convicted of, or took a plea to, something that counts as a "crime of moral turpitude", then you're not eligible for citizenship - ever.

Crimes of moral turpitude are anything that involves dishonesty - shoplifting or other thefts, fraud, passing bad checks etc, or any sex crime.

Richard

2007-12-04 10:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

10 years minimum. You cannot file for citizenship with ANY criminal record. It takes 10 years for a misdemeanor to disappear. HOWEVER, if it was a conviction involving drugs, you may not apply for citizenship at all.

2007-12-04 18:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋