Removal Proceedings

[FooFoo 0]

Here's something that's got me a little confused. About 6 years ago, I was put in removal proceedings, but I had gotten married to a USC before the actual notice came. The proceedings were eventually terminated, as my application for adjustment of status was approved and I got my conditional GC. Then, 3 years ago, my I-751 got approved, and I got my 10-year GC.

So, I'm now eligible to apply to citizenship (in fact, since I'm still married, I could've applied 2 years ago). However, I came across an obscure detail that says once a person was put in removal proceedings, they're permanently barred from being naturalized. Is this correct? This would be a crushing blow if true, and makes no sense to me. Other than this, I meet all other eligibility requirements. Aside from a few parking tickets, I have a clean and perfect criminal record. It's about as straight-forward a case as I can see.

Any advice/insight would be appreciated.

[Jasman0717 9]

http://www.ilapmaine.org/removal.html

Try googling it, you should get lots of hits

[FooFoo 0]

http://www.ilapmaine.org/removal.html

Try googling it, you should get lots of hits

I googled, and yes, there's tons of info on removal proceedings. But there's nothing that can confirm or deny my question:

If you have been in removal proceedings at one time, but the proceedings were terminated and you're now a legal permanent resident, are you eligible to apply for citizenship, if you meet all the other criteria?

[warlord 73]

http://www.ilapmaine.org/removal.html

Try googling it, you should get lots of hits

I googled, and yes, there's tons of info on removal proceedings. But there's nothing that can confirm or deny my question:

If you have been in removal proceedings at one time, but the proceedings were terminated and you're now a legal permanent resident, are you eligible to apply for citizenship, if you meet all the other criteria?

You should be eligible to apply. Now whether you get denied or not is another issue as they will probe into this at the interview. Being in removal status and then suddenly getting married really doesn't look favorably on someone as it would seem you just got married to stay in the US. But I don't think there's anything that prevents or automatically disqualifies you from applying though...

[FooFoo 0]

http://www.ilapmaine.org/removal.html

Try googling it, you should get lots of hits

I googled, and yes, there's tons of info on removal proceedings. But there's nothing that can confirm or deny my question:

If you have been in removal proceedings at one time, but the proceedings were terminated and you're now a legal permanent resident, are you eligible to apply for citizenship, if you meet all the other criteria?

Thanks, that's what I'm thinking as well. I might consult with an attorney as also, to make sure all bases are covered.

FWIW, I was actually married before I was put on removal proceedings. That's why all my other stuff was smooth sailing (AOS, I-751, etc).