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    Default Should You Renew Green Card or Apply for Citizenship with Convictions

    BACKGROUND: so i am a green card holder since i was 16yrs and now i am 33. i was convicted of soliciting a prositute when i was 18. went through probation, everything was completed as ordered by judge and it was exspunged in 2009. In nov 2010 i was convicted of a dui. i am completing everything the court has asked and i am on probation for 3yrs. i live in california. My green card expires in three months.

    QUESTION: So i dont know what to do, apply for my citizenship or renew my green card? i dont know if i can do either. i am so stressed please help. i have very limited fianances due to being lay off. and working a retail job to make ends meat. please help

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    Default Re: Should You Renew Green Card or Apply for Citizenship with Convictions

    This is the type of question you should pose to an immigration lawyer who is familiar with the details of your case. We wouldn't want to steer you in the wrong direction, potentially causing you to lose hundreds of dollars in filing fees or potentially trigger a more serious consequence. You're probably not in terrible shape - a single DUI is not disqualifying and otherwise you appear to have demonstrated good moral character during the past five years.

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