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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. First of all, since we do not have all the facts, it is not really possible to answer with complete accuracy. Such as what the misdemeanor charge was. An expungement does not automatically eliminate the conviction and in most cases does not help at all. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.

A sibling petition takes about a decade. Your sister either has to have an independent right to remain in the US or will have to leave at the end of the H-4. Under the current law, only those that are legally in status may adjust.

It generally depends on her country of birth. The wait is much longer for Filipinos than for Canadians, for example. Google "Visa bulletin March 2012". Chose the link from the Department of state, something with .GOV at the end. You will see a chart with about 25 squares, five vertically and five horizontally. The category is Family based 4, so look for the category F4. It will be bottom horizontal row. Then select her country of birth and should see a date. For example, below Mexico, 4F you will see May 22, 1996. This means that people who are beneficiary of a petition I-130 filed BEFORE 5-22-1996 are now ready for consular processing or adjusting status. Whatever your sister's country of birth, she still has to wait because the earliest possible date for 4F is October 8, 2000. The longest wait is for Filipinos (Dec 22, 1988). I hope this answer your question.