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Do yourself a huge favor and speak to a licensed attorney who is competent on the immigration consequences of criminal matters. The answer really depends on the statute/provision of law under which you were convicted. The concern is whether the crime is one which "involves moral turpitude" and that is a tough one to answer without doing some research and without knowing what to do with that knowledge. Rather than screw around with a paralegal or an attorney who processes papers but cannot argue himself out of a paper bag, find someone who can write effectively and who can can lead you through explaining the process of resolving a case like yours. Not everyone is good at doing that and when you are talking about a complicated legal argument that may need tl be made, find someone who can advocate on your behalf. Start with someone who is good and you have the best chance at success. Good luck.

Any drug charge can potentially impact your case. You need to contact experienced immigration counsel before you file your petition. It sounds like you had some type of conditional discharge on your marijuana conviction and the case shows a dismissal, however, it may be a conviction for immigration purposes.