| Q&A: Is deferred Prosecution considered a conviction for immigration purposes? Posted: 01 Sep 2012 07:04 PM PDT 
Question by : Is deferred Prosecution considered a conviction for immigration purposes?
In 1996 I was 16 years old and was arrested for shoplifting a pair of jeans in North Carolina. I received deferred prosecution and am wondering if this applicable as a conviction in applying for my US citizenship. Best answer: Answer by Username
It’s been a while, but I think you have to tell them. Yes. If you don’t, you risk losing your citizenship if they find out you lied on the application. Read the instructions carefully. They will exactly tell you what you have to include. But this should not be an issue. Shoplifting is a minor offense. It’s about “morale and character” of the person applying.
If you do have the extra money, I would possibly hire an attorney. You can easily do it yourself, but like I said, it can be grounds for revocation of your citizenship if you don’t disclose everything properly. Good luck Give your answer to this question below!  |
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