Coming N-400 Interview and DUI

[ramanusa 1]

Hi,

I just want some advice or opinion regarding a situation about my upcoming N-400 Interview.

In 07/2006 I was arrested for DUI, I hired a lawyer for it and in 09/2007 I was offered a plea bargain under which I would have to complete a DUI school, 80 hours of community service, pay a fine & attend a DUI victim meeting, and my DUI would be reduced to Reckless driving. I completed all of the requirements and the DUI got reduced to reckless driving.

Now should I hire a lawyer to go the Interview with me and If this DUI incident would have any kind of Impact on my Naturalization chances. Any opinion or advice would be greatly appreciated.

thanx!

[bggirl 0]

I think you would not have a problem, just be honest if asked about it. There are very knowledgeable members in this forum, and I am sure somebody will answer and give you peace of mind . When is your interview?

[I Miss Her 0]

Hi,

I just want some advice or opinion regarding a situation about my upcoming N-400 Interview.

In 07/2006 I was arrested for DUI, I hired a lawyer for it and in 09/2007 I was offered a plea bargain under which I would have to complete a DUI school, 80 hours of community service, pay a fine & attend a DUI victim meeting, and my DUI would be reduced to Reckless driving. I completed all of the requirements and the DUI got reduced to reckless driving.

Now should I hire a lawyer to go the Interview with me and If this DUI incident would have any kind of Impact on my Naturalization chances. Any opinion or advice would be greatly appreciated.

thanx!

USCIS has not provided guidance on whether a drunken driving conviction (DUI) affects the “good moral character” requirement, leaving it up to district offices to determine the impact.

However, in the past Naturalization application denied with the notes “constitutes an unlawful act committed within the five-year statutory period immediately preceding the filing of application and adversely reflects upon moral character". And “Because of the DUI, statutorily ineligible for naturalization”.

Since you already did the community service, etc and DUI reduced to reckless driving.

You will be OK, as the DUI itself is not a bar to Naturalization.

But at last, I just like to add, USCIS reserves the right to deny any naturalization application in the provision of INA 101(f).

[ramanusa 1]

Hi,

Its "Bggirl"(same city) and "I miss her"(same birth country) to the rescue again!! Thanx!! a lot for ur input

I miss her (Bhai) u seem to have pretty intense and deep knowledge of the U.S Immigration laws....

Peace!!!

raman

Hi,

I just want some advice or opinion regarding a situation about my upcoming N-400 Interview.

In 07/2006 I was arrested for DUI, I hired a lawyer for it and in 09/2007 I was offered a plea bargain under which I would have to complete a DUI school, 80 hours of community service, pay a fine & attend a DUI victim meeting, and my DUI would be reduced to Reckless driving. I completed all of the requirements and the DUI got reduced to reckless driving.

Now should I hire a lawyer to go the Interview with me and If this DUI incident would have any kind of Impact on my Naturalization chances. Any opinion or advice would be greatly appreciated.

thanx!

USCIS has not provided guidance on whether a drunken driving conviction (DUI) affects the “good moral character” requirement, leaving it up to district offices to determine the impact.

However, in the past Naturalization application denied with the notes “constitutes an unlawful act committed within the five-year statutory period immediately preceding the filing of application and adversely reflects upon moral character". And “Because of the DUI, statutorily ineligible for naturalization”.

Since you already did the community service, etc and DUI reduced to reckless driving.

You will be OK, as the DUI itself is not a bar to Naturalization.

But at last, I just like to add, USCIS reserves the right to deny any naturalization application in the provision of INA 101(f).