3 DUI's and citizenship

[mexicanpride 0]

Hello

My friend want to know what are the chances of him becoming a US Citizenship if he has 3 DUI's in the state of California?

Thanks

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Hello

My friend want to know what are the chances of him becoming a US Citizenship if he has 3 DUI's in the state of California?

Thanks

have he been rehab for the DUI's?

[Boiler 43,859]

What is his current status?

[mex 0]

Hello

My friend want to know what are the chances of him becoming a US Citizenship if he has 3 DUI's in the state of California?

Thanks

DUI typically include both suspension of a driver’s license and service of jail time.And he has three consecutive DUI,when this crime considered a felony. WoW i coudn't really imagine how much the big impact when you are going to file that Case. If i were you better tell your freind to consult a lawyer regardless this matter...

[katiemanny 64]

I thought a certain amount of DUI would cost an immigrant his/her legal status here in the US.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

I'd suggest to wait 5 years until the last DUI conviction until filing. One is no big deal, two is not good, three's a charm and can be a real deal breaker. If you date-rape a young girl the first time your excuse is that "she wanted it." The second time you say "you were both drunk." The third time it becomes really hard to find an excuse.

It's not much different when driving under the influence of drugs. Also, keep in mind in order to get caught three times, your friend probably drove drunk 300 times. That does reflect on his good moral character, no doubt.

[Matt :) 1]

one=no effect, 2... bad chances, 3=good luck! hahaha

[mex 0]

Hello

My friend want to know what are the chances of him becoming a US Citizenship if he has 3 DUI's in the state of California?

Thanks

Read This Memo!!!

Becoming a U.S. Citizen - The Naturalization Process

Applying for U.S. Citizenship / Naturalization

Permanent residents may apply to become U.S. citizens through a process called naturalization. Naturalization is the last step in the U.S. immigration process and usually the last time the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will review your immigration file not only to see whether you are eligible for citizenship but also to make sure you are eligible to stay in the United States.

Permanent residents should strongly consider applying for U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizenship gives a person many rights and privileges, including the right to vote, the ability to travel freely outside the United States for long periods of time and return, the right to apply for special government jobs, and eligibility for public benefits not available to non-citizens. Perhaps most importantly, U.S. citizens cannot be removed or deported from the United States.

WARNING

It is not always a good idea for a permanent resident to apply for U.S. citizenship. When you apply for U.S. citizenship, you must give the government a lot of information. Some of this information could lead to the government starting removal (deportation) proceedings against you. For example, when you apply for U.S. citizenship, you must disclose detailed information about all of your trips outside the United States since the date you became a permanent resident. If you were outside the United States for long periods of time, you may have abandoned your permanent residency without knowing it. In addition to your citizenship application being denied, it is possible the government may argue that you are no longer allowed to be a permanent resident. Another case in which you would definitely not want to apply for U.S. citizenship is if you have a criminal history that makes you deportable from the United States. You should always consult with an immigration attorney before applying for citizenship.

Eligibility for U.S. Citizenship / Naturalization

Generally before you apply for U.S. citizenship, you must:

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be at least 18 years old;

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have continuously resided in the United States as a permanent resident for at least five years;

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have been physically present in the United States for at least two and a half years out of the last five years; and

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reside in the state or the district in which your citizenship application will be filed for at least three months before you apply.

Meeting these eligibility requirements does not mean that you will be allowed to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. You must also show that you have "good moral character," pass the English literacy and civics test, and promise that you agree with the principles of the U.S. constitution by taking the Oath of Allegiance.

"Good moral character" Requirement for U.S. Citizenship / Naturalization

Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen requires that the government must find that you were a person of "good moral character" for the five years before you apply for citizenship.

There are two exceptions to this rule:

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If you were convicted of an "aggravated felony" after November 29, 1990, you are not allowed to show that you are a person of "good moral character," even if you were convicted before the five years before the date of your citizenship application.

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Lots of different kinds of crimes qualify as an "aggravated felony" under U.S. immigration law. Even some state law misdemeanors are aggravated felonies according to U.S. immigration law. If you have any sort of criminal history or have ever been in trouble with the police, you should consult with an immigration attorney before you apply for U.S. citizenship.

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Even if you were not convicted of an aggravated felony, the government may look at your life before the five years of if doing so would help it determine whether you otherwise lack "good moral character."

[w8inglongtime 29]

Daaamn dude. 3 DUIs? 1 could be argued as an accident but 3 will tell any IO your friend is a habitual drunk and law breaker. A second DUI is a felony in many states so I will guess 3rd is a no gooder.