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    binalpatel Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 9, 2008, 09:10 PM
    Citenship and expungment
    I was arrested for shoplifting and got my records expunged in the state of ga. I just finished my five years and want to apply for my citienzship is it nesscary to mention that I was arrested. Since my records were expunged.

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    lawanwadee Posts: 3,653, Reputation: 124
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    Jun 10, 2008, 11:54 AM
    You need to disclose all info even it's expunged. There is no harm doing this.. but if you lied, and USCIS found your expungement, then you will be in trouble.
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    JimGunther Posts: 436, Reputation: 38
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    Jul 11, 2008, 12:34 AM
    The expungement applies to court records, not arrest records. Tell the truth if they ask if you were arrested.
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