If you are planning to become a U.S. citizen but have a criminal history you should discuss it with an experienced immigration lawyer.  While not all crimes will prevent you from becoming a citizen, certain crimes such as a felony conviction can affect citizenship. Click here to learn more how crime convictions can affect your citizenship. If you have crime convictions or have been charged, arrested or detained, please feel free to schedule a consultation with our immigration lawyers to discuss how your criminal history so you can plan your naturalization properly.