sent N400 already and now worried

[ikyang 1]

oh well, im getting paranoid. ok i sent my n400 aaplication last week. 3/5/09! i had 2 speeding tickets, paid $80 each. my first speeding was 2006 and second was May 2008. on the n400 questionaire where it asked if "I committed any crime or offense" I answered NO.......was my answer correct????

another thing, i sent my docs to lewisville tX, how long will they cash my check? and how long for NOA?

thank you friends!

[Stella08 0]

The N-400 also asks if you have ever been cited. And yes, a speeding ticket is a citation. I know a lot of people say that you don't have to disclose traffic violations as long as you paid less than $500 and/or they were not alcohol-/drug related. In reality the instructions only say that you don't have to supply documentation if this is the case. It doesn't say that you don't need to disclose them.

But don't worry. You can tell the immigration officer about the speeding tickets during your interview and, if possible, provide proof that you paid them. Those tickets won't keep you from becoming a US citizen. Lying to an USCIS officer though might just do that or it might give them a case if they ever want to try to revoke your citizenship.

[Italian_in_NYC 259]

The N-400 also asks if you have ever been cited. And yes, a speeding ticket is a citation. I know a lot of people say that you don't have to disclose traffic violations as long as you paid less than $500 and/or they were not alcohol-/drug related. In reality the instructions only say that you don't have to supply documentation if this is the case. It doesn't say that you don't need to disclose them.

But don't worry. You can tell the immigration officer about the speeding tickets during your interview and, if possible, provide proof that you paid them. Those tickets won't keep you from becoming a US citizen. Lying to an USCIS officer though might just do that or it might give them a case if they ever want to try to revoke your citizenship.

Don't ask, don't tell policy is king in this case.

Of course, if the IO specifically asks at the interview about ever getting any traffic ticket, the OP should answer yes.

[Stella08 0]

The N-400 also asks if you have ever been cited. And yes, a speeding ticket is a citation. I know a lot of people say that you don't have to disclose traffic violations as long as you paid less than $500 and/or they were not alcohol-/drug related. In reality the instructions only say that you don't have to supply documentation if this is the case. It doesn't say that you don't need to disclose them.

But don't worry. You can tell the immigration officer about the speeding tickets during your interview and, if possible, provide proof that you paid them. Those tickets won't keep you from becoming a US citizen. Lying to an USCIS officer though might just do that or it might give them a case if they ever want to try to revoke your citizenship.

Don't ask, don't tell policy is king in this case.

Of course, if the IO specifically asks at the interview about ever getting any traffic ticket, the OP should answer yes.

He does specifically ask when he asks him if he has ever been cited.

[NickD 203]

Ha, should be considered unAmerican if you don't get a speeding ticket. Any visitors I had here from a foreign country made the same comment, have to creep on our beautiful silk smooth interstates. Our state roads were 65, now 55, with a population increase, building towns 3 miles long, a half a block wide, with 15 or 25 mph speed limits. Live a block away from a county road that was 55, built a couple of houses on it, now it's 35.

Just spotted yet another uncover car yesterday, a 1990 Ford Crown Victoria painted a light lime green color. Was giving a speeding ticket to some poor sucker, they are getting trickier everyday. Those red and blue flashing lights were hidden behind the grill. Already know to watch out for those coupe Cobalts. Neighboring is using a Pontiac GTO.

[KyngSilva 0]

LOL....Sconies love handing out tickets. They especially love it when Minnesotians are driving through. They started using the Chargers out here...

[warlord 73]

This question is very common on other forums and I have done my research on it by even contacting the INS and in my own interview. You do not have to disclose simple traffic fines that are under $500 and are not DUI related (alcohol, drug etc).

In rare cases it might be brought up in the interview and if you have many other issues as well that are a concern they may wish for you to submit proof that they were paid. In most people's cases, it's fine to leave the standard tickets off.

There is another board that goes through this on a daily basis with people asking this question.

My experience was phoning up the INS to ask them, and by talking with my IO in my interview. Both said I didn't need to disclose simple traffic fines like that.

So no need to worry...

[ikyang 1]

thank you for the replies. i now feel better.