Hi,
I am really ashamed to say that I have been convicted of petit larceny in VA which is a class 1 misdemeanor, max possible sentence is upto 12 months. My lawyer was trying to reduce the charges but the DA on my case was very very strict. I am on a green card and my lawyer told DA about the possible problems in immigration and future citizenship, but DA said as long as I am not going to jail for more than 6 months, I will be fine with immigration. So in the end they gave me 5 months 29 days jail sentence , all of which is suspended for 3 years if I don't get into any other trouble.
I plead not guilty, but "enough evidence stipulating my guilt".
This is my first and only offense, never even had a speeding ticket.
Here are my questions-
1. I am planning to go to India later this year. Can they stop me at POE and deport me? What are the chances of successfully visiting abroad and come back?
2. I will be eligible for citizenship 3 years from now. How will this CIMT conviction effect that. Is there a CIMT exception for citizenship?
Please reply with any advise /experiences in such cases.
Thanks.
I am really ashamed to say that I have been convicted of petit larceny in VA which is a class 1 misdemeanor, max possible sentence is upto 12 months. My lawyer was trying to reduce the charges but the DA on my case was very very strict. I am on a green card and my lawyer told DA about the possible problems in immigration and future citizenship, but DA said as long as I am not going to jail for more than 6 months, I will be fine with immigration. So in the end they gave me 5 months 29 days jail sentence , all of which is suspended for 3 years if I don't get into any other trouble.
I plead not guilty, but "enough evidence stipulating my guilt".
This is my first and only offense, never even had a speeding ticket.
Here are my questions-
1. I am planning to go to India later this year. Can they stop me at POE and deport me? What are the chances of successfully visiting abroad and come back?
2. I will be eligible for citizenship 3 years from now. How will this CIMT conviction effect that. Is there a CIMT exception for citizenship?
Please reply with any advise /experiences in such cases.
Thanks.
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