contritewriter
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Entered USA in 2006 on H4 and subsequently renewed it once. I was arrested for a Class B misdemeanor (shoplifting < $75) in 2011 (Max imprisonment < 1 year in Texas). Case dismissed by deferred prosecution with community service of 60 hours. No jail, no fine. Now expunged.
Filed for GC (I-485) in 2011 almost right after the dismissal and disclosed arrest and dismissal in my 485 application. I was invited to an interview in 2013 and the officer interviewing me cleared me and said I was approved. The GC arrived in 2013 August. Now I have applied for citizenship and disclosed this entire case in N-400 too.
Also disclosed in N-400 that I disclosed the case during my GC application. And attached the same documents.
My biggest worry - is there a risk of USCIS saying that I should not have been issued the GC itself???? Worried although I know this might fit the petty offense exemption! Anyone have any insights on this?
Filed for GC (I-485) in 2011 almost right after the dismissal and disclosed arrest and dismissal in my 485 application. I was invited to an interview in 2013 and the officer interviewing me cleared me and said I was approved. The GC arrived in 2013 August. Now I have applied for citizenship and disclosed this entire case in N-400 too.
Also disclosed in N-400 that I disclosed the case during my GC application. And attached the same documents.
My biggest worry - is there a risk of USCIS saying that I should not have been issued the GC itself???? Worried although I know this might fit the petty offense exemption! Anyone have any insights on this?