Can a permenant resident becomee a citizen with a felony?
Answer:
Criminal Record. Committing certain crimes may cause you to be ineligible for naturalization (USCIS calls these “bars” to
naturalization). You cannot establish that you are a person of good moral character if you have been convicted of murder, at any time, or of any other aggravated felony, if
you were convicted on or after November 29, 1990.
Other offenses may be temporary bars to naturalization. Temporary bars prevent an applicant from qualifying for citizenship for a certain period of time after the offense.
The “Application for Naturalization” (Form N-400) asks several questions about crimes. You should report all offenses that you have committed including any that have been expunged (removed from your record) and any that happened before your 18th birthday. If you do not tell USCIS about these offenses and we find out about them, you may be denied naturalization (even if the original offense was not a crime for which your case would have been denied).
If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you must send a certified copy of the arrest report, court disposition, sentencing, and any other relevant documents, including
any countervailing evidence concerning the circumstances of your arrest and/or conviction that you would like USCIS to
consider. Note that unless a traffic incident was alcohol or drug related, you do not need to submit documentation for traffic fines and incidents that did not involve an actual arrest
if the only penalty was a fine of less than $500 and/or points on your driver’s license.
Please note that if you have committed certain serious crimes, USCIS may decide to remove you from the United States. If you have questions, you may want to seek advice from an immigrant assistance organization or an immigration attorney before applying.
Examples of Things That Might
Demonstrate a Lack of Good Moral Character
• Any crime against a person with intent to harm.
• Any crime against property or the Government that involves “fraud” or
evil intent.
• Two or more crimes for which the aggregate sentence was 5 years or
more.
• Violating any controlled substance law of the United States, any State,
or any foreign country.
• Habitual drunkenness or drunk driving.
• Illegal gambling.
• Prostitution.
• Polygamy (marriage to more than one person at the same time).
• Lying to gain immigration benefits.
• Failing to pay court-ordered child support or alimony payments.
• Confinement in jail, prison, or similar institution for which the total
confinement was 180 days or more during the past 5 years (or 3 years if
you are applying based on your marriage to a United States citizen).
• Failing to complete any probation, parole, or suspended sentence before
you apply for naturalization.
• Terrorist acts.
• Persecution of anyone because of race, religion, national origin, political
opinion, or social group.
of course no!
No
Depends on how long ago, what it was for, and what judge you get and what the judge says. The punishments are alot harsher right now so good-luck!
If your a permanent resident and you have a felony. You could lose your card. It is one of the stipulations for gaining permanent residency. Felons who are citizens are not allowed to vote either. man.
I hope not the last thing this country needs is more criminals. we have more than enough.
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Don't think so,talk to a lawyer.
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