Apply U.S. Citizenship and Shoplifting Charge
Two years ago,I had a shoplifting charge (theft 5th) with $250 fin, but the Judge send me to probation programe for 12 month to clear my record. my probation officer told me that I am dismissed ,and my record will be clear after 10month probation .
NOw I am appling for Citizenship, I wonder if I should say that I have been arrested or not? and will this effect on my application for citizenship? would you help me on this question?
Thanks!
Re: Apply U.S. Citizenship and Shoplifting Charge
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I wonder if I should say that I have been arrested or not?
Since you will be asked, yes, you need to disclose it. They'll know anyway, so lying would be a bad idea.
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and will this effect on my application for citizenship?
A single petty theft charge is usually not enough to torpedo your application.
Just be truthful, and you should be fine.
Re: Apply U.S. Citizenship and Shoplifting Charge
Have you read Part 10, Section D of the N-400 form? The only way you can avoid disclosing the incident is by lying about it. And if you want to naturalize, as opposed to packing your bags for a return to your nation of origin, you don't want to get caught lying.
Re: Apply U.S. Citizenship and Shoplifting Charge
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Have you read Part 10, Section D of the
N-400 form? The only way you can avoid disclosing the incident is by lying about it. And if you want to naturalize, as opposed to packing your bags for a return to your nation of origin, you
don't want to get caught lying.
Thanks for your answer eventhough this is not what my question asked for .
I just wonder if I am ok for appling citizenship,I have never intend to lie about it