Is it 5 years from when you become an UNconditional resident?

[kiwibelcanto 3]

So I became an LPR in October 2010. I got my conditions lifted October 2012. I sent my citizenship application checking the "LPR for 5 years" box, but I accidentally put 2012 instead of 2010, so of course they sent it back. But now I'm wondering if it's 5 years from when I became an UNconditional LPR though? Or just 5 years from when I became an LPR overall?

Also, I had a DUI in October 2012, but it got dropped down to a negligent driving charge and deferred, will that hinder my case?

Thanks

[Starkilla09 366]

It's 5 years minus 90 days from the "resident since" date on your green card, so yes you're eligible since you had your green card 2010. As for your DUI it's not a crime involving moral turpitude, so you'll be fine. However, you must send documents showing court disposition along with your application as well as a separate sheet explaining the circumstances of event and eventual discharges. If you can't send now you'll be required to have it on your interview, but I highly recommend you getting it sent now and also take a copy on your interview.

Edited October 30, 2015 by Starkilla09

[kiwibelcanto 3]

It's 5 years minus 90 days from the "resident since" date on your green card, so yes you're eligible since you had your green card 2010. As for your DUI it's not a crime involving moral turpitude, so you'll be fine. However, you must send documents showing court disposition along with your application as well as a separate sheet explaining the circumstances of event and eventual discharges. If you can't send now you'll be required to have it on your interview, but I highly recommend you getting it sent now and also take a copy on your interview.

Thank you! That's what I thought but I wanted to double check. I sent in all the documents I had regarding my court case, and a cover letter explaining that it was dropped and deferred and that I was detained in county jail for 12 hours, so hopefully that will suffice.