Hello folks, let me first say thank you for reading this.
I've been in the U.S. for 33 years, have a permanent resident card, both my parents are now citizens as of 10 years ago, my sister was born here, and I am married to a natural born citizen for 5 years now and have a good, stable career.
However... Almost 8 years ago I was arrested twice in the scope of one month for simple marijuana possession. Both times less than 30 grams. Way less. The judge was kind enough to roll both cases into one judgement and give me one year probation, which I passed, and eventually got the record "sealed", but not expunged. It must have worked because I was able to land a job that does extensive screening.
I have never gotten in trouble before, and don't even have as much as a speeding ticket since then.
How would you say my chances are to get naturalization approved? I wouldn't know the first thing about my native country, and all my family and of course, my wife, are here and citizens.
Would you recommend I hire a lawyer before filing for naturalization, or is there no need? Just file normally?
I really appreciate your time. Thanks a million, folks.
I've been in the U.S. for 33 years, have a permanent resident card, both my parents are now citizens as of 10 years ago, my sister was born here, and I am married to a natural born citizen for 5 years now and have a good, stable career.
However... Almost 8 years ago I was arrested twice in the scope of one month for simple marijuana possession. Both times less than 30 grams. Way less. The judge was kind enough to roll both cases into one judgement and give me one year probation, which I passed, and eventually got the record "sealed", but not expunged. It must have worked because I was able to land a job that does extensive screening.
I have never gotten in trouble before, and don't even have as much as a speeding ticket since then.
How would you say my chances are to get naturalization approved? I wouldn't know the first thing about my native country, and all my family and of course, my wife, are here and citizens.
Would you recommend I hire a lawyer before filing for naturalization, or is there no need? Just file normally?
I really appreciate your time. Thanks a million, folks.
Will You Be Denied Citizenship Over Marijuana Possession Charges
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