Applying for Citizenship on a Green card with a misdemeanor

Without a complete review of the misdeamor conviction, it is not feasible to make any suggestions.

Everyone should go to an attorney or to a citizenship workshop before applying for naturalization. Because the application is a "new entry" into the United States, red flags can put people in removal proceedings. And some aren't obvious. Your minor misdemeanor is probably not in that category but might affect the requirement for 5 years of good moral character. A divorce usually is only an issue with people who got their green card through marriage and didn't disclose it earlier, or are trying for the 3 year quickie route to citizenship. Having said that, naturalization will make you safe, so check with a local professional and then go for it - either now or in a year's time.

Usually a misdemeanor conviction will only prevent you from naturalizing if you are still in probation, otherwise should not, but then again, depending on the true nature of the "misdemeanor" in question. CIS has the authority to look "beyond the statutory period" (5 years) when probing for one's "good moral character" necessary for naturalization. Take your conviction record to an immigration attorney to analyze.