GC holder and wanted to apply a US citizenship

[pilang 0]

Hello everyone. I am a green card holder for 7 years now, and i am planning of filing my citizenship, by the way I came here as an immigrant visa through my mom. My dilemma here is that last 2008 i got convicted of a misdemeanor for a domestic violence, and I would be able to expunge my record this coming june exactly after 3 years of under summary probation. Now my question is that, If i will succesfully expunge my name and erase my records do i have to tell the USCIS that i was convicted of a misdemeanor? What I am afraid of if i will tell them about it is that they might deport me or something. I am not sure if that expungement thingi will totally erase my record and that even the USCIS can't even find out about it. I've been thinking about this lately and it makes me stress. What should I do? Is there any lawyer out here? Or anyone who has any knowledge or the same situation that can give me ideas about what to do.Please help. Any advice, ideas, is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pls ask me any questions if you want more info or if i am missing some info that u need to know.

pilang

[Boiler 44,954]

You declare it.

There are lots of Immigration Lawyers.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

Hello everyone. I am a green card holder for 7 years now, and i am planning of filing my citizenship, by the way I came here as an immigrant visa through my mom. My dilemma here is that last 2008 i got convicted of a misdemeanor for a domestic violence, and I would be able to expunge my record this coming june exactly after 3 years of under summary probation. Now my question is that, If i will succesfully expunge my name and erase my records do i have to tell the USCIS that i was convicted of a misdemeanor? What I am afraid of if i will tell them about it is that they might deport me or something. I am not sure if that expungement thingi will totally erase my record and that even the USCIS can't even find out about it. I've been thinking about this lately and it makes me stress. What should I do? Is there any lawyer out here? Or anyone who has any knowledge or the same situation that can give me ideas about what to do.Please help. Any advice, ideas, is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pls ask me any questions if you want more info or if i am missing some info that u need to know.

pilang

You likely will not get deported - worst thing is you will be denied citizenship and you can seek to renew your green card and you will have the burden of proof for the act/s of violence that you choose to accept. You should .. you must tell USCIS of this information - hello you've been a resident for 7 years shouldn't you know this...? That's one reason to be denied - the only part the lawyer can - maybe help you in is the "moral character" however if you have not been all the way good then that too can go against you. Filing taxes, paying child support etc.

Best to you ...go and find a lawyer and hope you have learned from this to avoid unnecessary stress.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

You need to disclose it.

[Boiler 44,954]

Please think before you comment on such major issues. I appreciate it will not be your #### on the line.

[NickD 202]

Seems like the USCIS wants this information going back from the time you were born, is a misdemeanor, should submit certified court records that they require. Major crime is in not reporting it and so much the nature of the arrest or whatever, its not reporting it that can lead to deportation. You have to be 100% honest in your application.

I can appreciate domestic violence as was born to a very abusive father, but I just grew a foot taller than he was, so he didn't dare bother me anymore. Sure you have a good reason, but still have to be 100% with the USCIS. Best of luck.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Of course you'd have to disclose it. They also ask for the outcome, which in your case is positive. You won't be deported for this; the worst case would be that they deny you citizenship, but even that is anybody's guess.

[NickD 202]

No doubt it will have to be disclosed with certified court records. If the IO denies your case, have the option to take the USCIS to court. Domestic violence occurs in many different forms. Like one of your kids taking a toy from another. In your case, someone contacted the police, either within your home or a neighbor. Police can just come over and say cool down, or even make an arrest. We are not getting into these details, but the range can be quite extreme.

More than likely the last thing on your mind was facing the USCIS with these issues, that was firmly implanted in my wifes' mind when driving, even a traffic violation can cause problems or delays. Apparently not in my stepdaughters mind when driving as a minor, don't know what she was thinking, but managed to acquire two traffic violations that caused some minor delays. Nevertheless, had to be brought up during her interview. May even find some sympathy if this incident occurred as a minor.

[mex 0]

Hello everyone. I am a green card holder for 7 years now, and i am planning of filing my citizenship, by the way I came here as an immigrant visa through my mom. My dilemma here is that last 2008 i got convicted of a misdemeanor for a domestic violence, and I would be able to expunge my record this coming june exactly after 3 years of under summary probation. Now my question is that, If i will succesfully expunge my name and erase my records do i have to tell the USCIS that i was convicted of a misdemeanor? What I am afraid of if i will tell them about it is that they might deport me or something. I am not sure if that expungement thingi will totally erase my record and that even the USCIS can't even find out about it. I've been thinking about this lately and it makes me stress. What should I do? Is there any lawyer out here? Or anyone who has any knowledge or the same situation that can give me ideas about what to do.Please help. Any advice, ideas, is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pls ask me any questions if you want more info or if i am missing some info that u need to know.

pilang

Kabayan musta I recommend you the best thing to do Consult a lawyer related to Immigration Case to whom you trust I suggest you ask for a record in regards of your offense even if your names was totally expunge from their system The scenario here when IO might ask you about your offense you never know. for the sake of your integrity and your profilation we must be honest Esp like this Case Getting Citizenship was not a joke for them."the worst part if you are not telling the truth or you dont tell them the truth then later on they found out that all was not true US law Act of citizenship have a right to revoked or taken away the rights until this person is not entirely renounce As US citizen through naturalized.Gather all your documents for your Interview Including your Offense Record. goodluck

[pilang 0]

THank you everyone....I will consult a lawyer about this matter too but no matter what i will be honest with the USCIS. DOes anyone knows any immigration lawyer that doesnt cost much for a consultation?

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

THank you everyone....I will consult a lawyer about this matter too but no matter what i will be honest with the USCIS. DOes anyone knows any immigration lawyer that doesnt cost much for a consultation?

check the yellow pages as many will offer a FREE consultation.

[NickD 202]

Never had good luck in recommending an attorney, dentist, or a doctor, what was good for me, never was good for them. First sign of a bad attorney is spending that consultation in hearing how great they are, walk out. Showing genuine concern for your problem and how to deal with it is a good sign.

Can't answer your question as to whether you even need an attorney. domestic violence occurs within the confines of a family, a culprit and a victim, the gravity of the situation, injuries and the like or just yelling. Had that with my ex-wife, a good reason why she is an ex picking on my kids. One punch from me could have stopped that, but then I would be in deep trouble, so called the police, but normally try to avoid that. Sometimes you just can't. Really had to step in when my home started to get wrecked.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

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The instructions are CUT and DRY... then you will say that if it is expunged it is expunged ... that's not to uscis - and so they but "ever" in bold. So to answer the question as he was told above.. you put that you had a record if you want a chance of being close to an approval .. by not putting the requested information that you have knowledge of is not showing that have morals.

best of luck to you.