Dear Inquirer:

Generally, expungements do not alter the existence of a conviction for immigration purposes. Some convictions will not affect your eligibility for naturalization, such as those outside the five-year good moral character period or convictions that do not render a person deportable from the US. In the worst case, i.e. if the conviction would render you deportable or permanently ineligible to citizenship, then a motion to vacate the criminal conviction might become necessary.

I recommend that you visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com or email us at visas@hanlonlawgroup.com if you would like to schedule a consultation to discuss this matter further.

Regards,

Expungement might not be sufficient for your citizenship application. We suggest you to consult with an immigration attorney.

You may visit our website at www.medinalawgroup.net or contact us via inquiry@medinalawgroup.net. Thank you.

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An expungement may not be okay to make you eligible for citizenship. It depends on many factors, including the what the actual conviction was, when it occurred as related to when you became a legal permanent resident, etc. You should contact an immigration attorney prior to filing for citizenship to assist you in making a determination whether you should file for citizenship. You may contact our office at: jenniferbrill@yahoo.com.

It depends upon what the criminal conviction was. Please feel free to contact my office for a free consultation or visit http://www.msclaw.com.