Hello BigJoe and everyone else.. sorry I was finally able to post my case.. Admin had to make changes to my account.
here is my situation I was charged/convicted with PC 243(e)(1) in California.. Domestic Battery(misdemeanor) back in DEC 2008. i just had it expunged a few weeks ago( i know this doesn't matter for immigration purposes) the questions I have are the following:
since I want to apply for naturalization:
Do I need to wait till December 2012 which is 5 yrs after my conviction?
I'm still with my wife which she is a USC. I'm from central america and received my LPR status in 2006 with the NACARA program. can I apply base on marriage Now since the waiting time is 3 yrs to show good moral character?
Can I travel outside the country or will I have issues re-entering?
I spoke with a few immigration attorneys and they all have different opinions. one says I could travel and to apply that I should be okay. other stated that I could be deported and to wait until 2012.
whats your intake or input, please advise.
here is my situation I was charged/convicted with PC 243(e)(1) in California.. Domestic Battery(misdemeanor) back in DEC 2008. i just had it expunged a few weeks ago( i know this doesn't matter for immigration purposes) the questions I have are the following:
since I want to apply for naturalization:
Do I need to wait till December 2012 which is 5 yrs after my conviction?
I'm still with my wife which she is a USC. I'm from central america and received my LPR status in 2006 with the NACARA program. can I apply base on marriage Now since the waiting time is 3 yrs to show good moral character?
Can I travel outside the country or will I have issues re-entering?
I spoke with a few immigration attorneys and they all have different opinions. one says I could travel and to apply that I should be okay. other stated that I could be deported and to wait until 2012.
whats your intake or input, please advise.