Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Jersey

Citizenship Application

My daughter's father was arrested on a felony back in June 1988 and case was closed in August 1988 in Miami, Florida. Disposition of case was no jail time, paid a fine and cost. He has been a US resident since 1966 (from CUBA) and wants to apply for US Citizenship. Should he first expunge the criminal record, and then make application?


Asked on 4/21/04, 7:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Hamel Vyas Bagia&Associates

Re: Citizenship Application

An expungement will not cure the conviction. He may be eligible for a waiver but it depends on how he plead. If you would like, contact me at my office and perhaps we can assist you.

Good luck!

Hamel

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Answered on 4/22/04, 9:10 am
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Citizenship Application

He is eligible for 212(c) waiver. Just expungement is not enough for immigration purposes.

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Answered on 4/21/04, 8:08 pm


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