My wife applied for citizenship after being a GC for 5 years. she had a misdemeanor retail theft crime on her record with max punishment of 1 year and she was convicted for 365 days. The crime was in 2003 and the citizenship was denied in 2004. She received a letter saying that since your punishment was more than 6 months you do not fall under the petty offense exception and therefore your application is denied. She told me about it now in 2005? I need my peace of mind and would like to know What happens next? can she reapply after 5 years? Also her GC expires in 2010.. what can happen at renewal ... I would appreciate an honest answer... the reason I worry is because i have a very good career going on and i love her a lot...