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I came to US as F1.
In 1998 when I was student in VA - I unfortunately was charged incorrectly with shoplifting(may-98) in VA - this charge was later modified to trespassing (may-98) - the judge heard the case and based on my good student record simply asked me to come back after 6 months - After 6 months since I did not have any other problems - case was dismissed (no jail or sentence, no finegrprints or anything - i only had to pay $50 court fees) (Jan-99) - I since moved to Ca and have been working for same employer for past 7 years - I do not even have a traffic violation since - In fact I have two jobs - one in hi-tech and other as professor.
Now this month I am going to apply for citizenship - I do not understand if I should mark "yes" to question on "Have you ever been convicted of any crime)
I am married with kids (born in US) - my wife will also be applyign with me
Should I have an immigration attorney handle my case -
Please advice
In 1998 when I was student in VA - I unfortunately was charged incorrectly with shoplifting(may-98) in VA - this charge was later modified to trespassing (may-98) - the judge heard the case and based on my good student record simply asked me to come back after 6 months - After 6 months since I did not have any other problems - case was dismissed (no jail or sentence, no finegrprints or anything - i only had to pay $50 court fees) (Jan-99) - I since moved to Ca and have been working for same employer for past 7 years - I do not even have a traffic violation since - In fact I have two jobs - one in hi-tech and other as professor.
Now this month I am going to apply for citizenship - I do not understand if I should mark "yes" to question on "Have you ever been convicted of any crime)
I am married with kids (born in US) - my wife will also be applyign with me
Should I have an immigration attorney handle my case -
Please advice
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