I moved from NZ to Australia 1986 and have permanent residency status.
I want to apply for citizenship and will need to advise of two criminal offences
1987 - charged and convicted of possession of a cannabis utensil, fined $150
2013 – charged and pleaded guilty to possession of an illegal drug, no conviction was recorded and received 3 month $350 good behaviour bond
I have never offended before, between or after these offences in Australia or any other country. My business of 20 years is located in Queensland, I own two properties and importantly have 30 staff to consider before applying.
No matter what excuses I think should mitigate my offending I’m concerned my record will affect my application success and possibly my PS visa.
Should I be seeking to engage council to process my application? or possibly try to have record expunged prior to applying?
Any advice appreciated
I want to apply for citizenship and will need to advise of two criminal offences
1987 - charged and convicted of possession of a cannabis utensil, fined $150
2013 – charged and pleaded guilty to possession of an illegal drug, no conviction was recorded and received 3 month $350 good behaviour bond
I have never offended before, between or after these offences in Australia or any other country. My business of 20 years is located in Queensland, I own two properties and importantly have 30 staff to consider before applying.
No matter what excuses I think should mitigate my offending I’m concerned my record will affect my application success and possibly my PS visa.
Should I be seeking to engage council to process my application? or possibly try to have record expunged prior to applying?
Any advice appreciated