Q: I've been a lpr for 15 years. I want to apply for naturalization, but had a deportation order in 1968 Could I be denied
Back in 1968 I came to the US with a tourist visa and stayed for a longer period of time. I was issued a deportation order and went in front of a judge and we agreed that I was going to leave on my own by a certain date. I left as he requested. Later in life I applied for Legal permanent residency and it was granted. Every time I travel outside the US they look into the same issue, but they let me in anyways. I now want to apply for naturalization, but I don't know how to answer the question about deportation and if frightens me that the could deny my application based on this. What should I do?
A: You should absolutely engage the services of an experienced immigration attorney to fully analyze your case.
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