will felony affect immigration to the usa?

A very experienced immigration attorney needs to look at your criminal conviction order an the State criminal law that serves as the reason for your conviction. If the shoplifting conviction is what is known as a petty offense, you may still be allowed to immigrate.

There is a difference between a misdemeanor and a felony for immigration purposes. Further attorney investigation and research needs to be undertaken.

The above is general information and is not meant to create an attorney-client relationship.