Misdemeanor Class A Conviction

[timewaitsforno1]

Folks, can someone apply for/get citizenship if he/she is convicted of a Misdemeanor Class A violation (ex: DUI). Thanks for your input.

 

[d sm]

Are you an alocholic?

Time

Are you a habitual drunkard? This is a question in N400 application. And they ask you that in the interview.

So you have to justify or show that you are no longer a drunkard or one that has more DUI convictions I guess.

Consult a lawyer.

Good Luck.

 

[JohnR]

depends on the situation

depends on the severity of the situation, timing in relation to your filing date. i.e. a simple DUI 20 years ago with a $30 fine and 24 hours in jail, will have less impact than a conviction for DUI in the week prior to the filing of your N-400 where the judge gave you $500 fine 6 months jail, suspended and 5 years probation.

Presume INS knows about the conviction, provide certified copy of the arresting disposition, the court disposition with your application.

Note: present rules prevent the naturalization of an applicant who is on probation, so filing N-400 before the end of your probation could be a waste of money....