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Yes. A legal permanent resident can sign an affidavit of support. Remember that if you sign an affidavit of support it is a separate contract with the government and you will be financially responsible for that person for 10 years or until they become a citizen.

From looking at the U.S.C.I.S. processing time chart, it appears that naturalization interviews in Oakland Park are being scheduled between 9-10 months from the date of submission. As fingerprints are usually taken approximately 1-2 months after submission, I assume that you filed in October or November 2016. Assuming that the processing time chart is accurate and that this is a normal case, you could expect to be called for an interview within the next 2 months. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.

One petty theft offense may not bar someone from admission. However, the conviction document should be reviewed by an attorney to determine if this offense qualifies as a petty offense. All criminal history must be revealed when requested by the government. If the noncitizen has been living in the U.S. unlawfully, there might be additional grounds for denial.