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Drug offenses are deportable offenses.  There is an exception for convictions involving possession only of small amounts of marijuana.  You shouldn't apply for citizenship until the offense is at least five years old, and even then, you should hire an attorney to engage in a thorough analysis of the issue for you.

Hello, You do not specify if is a bond posted for a criminal case or an immigration bond. If it is an immigration bond you may be able to get your money back if you: 1) Find the original receipt for the bond.2) Get the order showing the court's decision to ICE and get them to cancel the bond.3) Contact the bondsman where you posted bond.  You should get your money back after a few months.  Notes: This information is of a general nature and is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. 

As a tourist, you have no authority to be employed in this country. If Immigration knows that you are working, you would be removable from the country. Additionally any extension or change of status requests would be denied. Unauthorized employment if known could also give you a problem when applying for another visa overseas or when you return from abroad and are inspected by US Customs and Border Protection officials.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.