Citizenship and dismissed DV charges ?

[Kizana 4]

Hello,

I am applying for my citizenship this year and have some concerns regarding weather it will be approved or denied.

Exactly one year ago I was charged with 4th degree DV and the charges were dismissed (here is my story http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/304180-green-card-holder-arresred-for-domestic-violence-deportation/ )

Now I hired immigration attorney and hope for positive outcome but I understand that my lawyer cannot guarantee I will be approved for citizenship.

I will be sending my husband's affidavit along with N400 where he is stating about his past drinking problem which caused all that situation to become worse and that I helped him to resolve it. He also stating in there that all that situation was just simple mistake and nobody actually hurt anyone and that he will be in the waiting area at the time of the interview if needed.

Anyway, I hope to hear some real stories who applied for citizenship with similar charges and what the outcome was.

Thank you in advance!

Edited March 20, 2012 by Kizana

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hello,

I am applying for my citizenship this year and have some concerns regarding weather it will be approved or denied.

Exactly one year ago I was charged with 4th degree DV and the charges were dismissed (here is my story http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/304180-green-card-holder-arresred-for-domestic-violence-deportation/ )

Now I hired immigration attorney and hope for positive outcome but I understand that my lawyer cannot guarantee I will be approved for citizenship.

I will be sending my husband's affidavit along with N400 where he is stating about his past drinking problem which caused all that situation to become worse and that I helped him to resolve it. He also stating in there that all that situation was just simple mistake and nobody actually hurt anyone and that he will be in the waiting area at the time of the interview if needed.

Anyway, I hope to hear some real stories who applied for citizenship with similar charges and what the outcome was.

Thank you in advance!

Answer truthfully, attach court documents showing it was dismissed and sleep well. You have not been convicted of anything.

I did not apply with similar charges but since you have not been convicted of a crime I do not see where it could be an issue. You just want them to have everything in case it turns up on some background check. Best not to surprise those people. The attorney was unnecessary and cannot change the outcome even if you were convicted.

[Kizana 4]

Answer truthfully, attach court documents showing it was dismissed and sleep well. You have not been convicted of anything.

I did not apply with similar charges but since you have not been convicted of a crime I do not see where it could be an issue. You just want them to have everything in case it turns up on some background check. Best not to surprise those people. The attorney was unnecessary and cannot change the outcome even if you were convicted.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

I did mention arrest in N400, type of charges and dismissal, and will file it along with court docket and my husband's affidavit.

I agree that I could have easily done this without any lawyer (which I was going to do in the first place when there was no charges(( but I'm too nervous to do it by myself now. Well, if I will get approval, it was worth the money, I guess

Edited March 20, 2012 by Kizana

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

I did mention arrest in N400, type of charges and dismissal, and will file it along with court docket and my husband's affidavit.

I agree that I could have easily done this without any lawyer (which I was going to do in the first place when there was no charges(( but I'm too nervous to do it by myself now. Well, if I will get approval, it was worth the money, I guess

Sleep well.

[ConcordUser 18]

I am not sure if your husbands affidavit is necessary. Simply you can say there was a misunderstanding and things got resolved. I am not sure if Atty is necessary but you can get one if it makes you feel better. Good luck.

[warlord 72]

And also remember if worse comes to worse, you can always postpone the Citizenship until you've been here 5 years and then you can apply without the marriage. I don't see it being an issue, but you never know. So if it gets too crazy or expensive (lawyer etc), just know you can always just apply on the 5 year rule regardless when that time is up...

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Exactly one year ago I was charged . . . . and the charges were dismissed

There's your answer. You have a clean sheet. It will not affect your ability to become an American.

[Joker69 10]

dont hire no lawyer Just give it a try or just wait to see what happens in my case ...I'm waiting on a decision i had a few arrest and convictions now just painterly waiting on the outcome

Hello,

I am applying for my citizenship this year and have some concerns regarding weather it will be approved or denied.

Exactly one year ago I was charged with 4th degree DV and the charges were dismissed (here is my story http://www.visajourn...ce-deportation/ )

Now I hired immigration attorney and hope for positive outcome but I understand that my lawyer cannot guarantee I will be approved for citizenship.

I will be sending my husband's affidavit along with N400 where he is stating about his past drinking problem which caused all that situation to become worse and that I helped him to resolve it. He also stating in there that all that situation was just simple mistake and nobody actually hurt anyone and that he will be in the waiting area at the time of the interview if needed.

Anyway, I hope to hear some real stories who applied for citizenship with similar charges and what the outcome was.

Thank you in advance!

[Kizana 4]

I received a letter confirmation that my N400 application was received and being processed, and I will be notified of the next step after Record Check etc.

Fingers crossed...

Edited April 4, 2012 by Kizana

[Kizana 4]

The interview is scheduled on June 26.

I'm so nervous(((

[rocks 494]

The interview is scheduled on June 26.

I'm so nervous(((

It's easy for me to say I know but worrying isn't going to help anything. Try and concentrate on remembering the answers to the test questions and worry about those. You will be fine, good luck!!

[Kizana 4]

I am a proud citizen of the U.S.!

Thanks everyone for support and good word!

[NotBonJovi 6]

Kizana - Поздравляю!

Must be a huge relief now. Time to apply for your passport...

[rocks 494]

I am a proud citizen of the U.S.!

Thanks everyone for support and good word!

Congrats!!

[ConcordUser 18]

I am a proud citizen of the U.S.!

Thanks everyone for support and good word!

Congratulations. It is time to celebrate.