Application for Green Card and Previous Criminal Record Being Expunged

Hi Lena,

Actually you've asked three completely separate questions.

Q - Will the expunged record show up on a Criminal Record Check?
A - No it should not, depending on the country of his origin and how they conduct the process, his record should be sealed.

Q - Does he need to admit on his application?
A - It depends on the way the question is asked. If the way the question on the application is worded "Have you ever been charged or convicted of a criminal offense?" Yes he will have to admit that he has. Any false information is an offense punishable by law. If the question is simply, "Do you have any criminal convictions?" then generally speaking he can answer NO.

Q - Will it negatively his application for green card?
A - It may, however there will probably be an opportunity to offer a full explanation and the fact that the record was expunged will also go in his favor.

Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team