Hi,
I did a first stupid offense (shoplifting) on July 2002 in a store at Texas, and was charged theft 50-500. I hired a criminal attorney and at first plea hearing on Oct, 2002 she gave me a copy of defendant's motion for continuance on which indicating Theft Intervention Program and 40 hours community service request. After that I completed T.I.P and 40 hrs C.S.R, and my offense charge was dismissed on December, 2002. I also got expungment on July, 2007. I want to apply for US citizenship but I am afraid that my application will be denied and I might get deportation. Because my country's government has signed an agreement with US goverment. This agreement allows USCIS department send back anyone who convicted a criminal crime even a minor crime such as shoplifting. Am I qualified to apply for US citizenship? If yes, should I need an immigration attorney? Please, help me.

