Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I want to apply for u.s citizenship. I meet all the critiria to do so. Only problem is in 1996 i got arrested for fighting. I was given community service and three year probhation. before that incident and after i had never been or gotten in trouble with the law. I do have a permanent resident card for over twenty years and been here in the u.s all my life, except the first six weeks of my life i was in mexico. need advice please. I am know thirty six years of age.


Asked on 11/21/10, 9:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian D. Lerner Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, A Professional Corporation

Hello:

The Naturalization may be denied because of lack of good moral character. There are ways to properly present the Naturalization application even with this crime. Please contact me for more information.

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Answered on 1/06/11, 6:09 am


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