It depends on the nature of your prior conviction and when the offense was committed. Any offense classified as a felony, or involving forgery, embezzlement, theft, arson, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or similar offenses, must have elapsed five years ago. Any offense related to moral turpitude must have elapsed at least one year ago. For any other offenses, the Commission will consider the nature of the offense, the extenuating circumstances, the time lapsed, conduct since the conviction, and any other relevant factors.