Legal Question in Immigration Law in United States

Yes. A full pardon acts as a total waiver of the charge and a removal of the record. So -- go for it! A partial pardon, available in some states such as VA, generally does NOT remove the crime from your record, thereby making it ineffective for immigration purposes.

A full and unconditional pardon by the President of the United States or by a state Governor will eliminate deportability on account of crimes of moral turpitude, aggravated felony convictions, or a conviction for the offense of high speed flight from an immigration checkpoint. It will not eliminate deportability based on other grounds, for example, the domestic violence or firearms grounds. If you apply for naturalization and have a conviction that makes you deportable, USCIS will likely deny your naturalization application and refer your case to the deportation unit. You should consult with an immigration attorney to be certain that the offense you're attempting to get pardoned will not make you otherwise deportable.