Leaf here My mother was born in the states, still has her dual

>>1208332
>I have a criminal record a mile long, will this be a problem?
I hope so

>>1208332
Being born on US soil or being born to a US citizen both lead to citizenship. It doesn't sound like this is a question of "naturalization". In the second instance you may have to affirmatively claim it. If you parents never registered you then there may be some sort of expiration age...18 perhaps?

>>1208332
don't be a criminal

>>1208332
>I have a criminal record a mile long, will this be a problem?
this is bait right

Depends on what charges.

>>1208332
Talk to an immigration attorney. I think having a criminal record prevents anyone from citizenship. You weren't born here, you simply want to move. Do you have work here? Do you have significant savings where you won't be a burden? Both would help your case. Even those people from Syria sell businesses and amass 200k and move with starting money.