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Conviction in home country due to avoiding the army service
It doesn't sound like this was avoiding service in the U.S. military, correct? Different grounds would apply in that case.
It would also depend on what country you have evaded service in as the United States and other western countries view many nations' forced conscription practices as violating humanitarian laws.
A general answer to your question would be no, desertion from military service or failure to report for induction is not considered a CIMT unless fraud is involved, because most cases of fraud are considered to be CIMTS.
If you would like to know more, please share the country you evaded service in and in which country you were charged. Also share the exact charge.
*Always be truthful and as forthcoming with information as possible during visa/admission/adjudication interviews. If it is discovered that you have misrepresented yourself during processing the penalties can be severe.*
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