Traffic Citations under $500 do not need to be reported?

[MahUSA 19]

I read in multiple occasions that there's a USCIS rule that says if you have traffic violations that resulted in just a fine and it's under $500 you do not need to report it. Does that rule still exist, where does it come from? 

I only have one violation since I started driving that was dismissed in court and I don't mind reporting it, I know it's not a big deal. But I'm just curious whether this rule has a reliable source? Thanks

[Marzena & Stephen 544]

34 minutes ago, MahUSA said:

I read in multiple occasions that there's a USCIS rule that says if you have traffic violations that resulted in just a fine and it's under $500 you do not need to report it. Does that rule still exist, where does it come from? 

I only have one violation since I started driving that was dismissed in court and I don't mind reporting it, I know it's not a big deal. But I'm just curious whether this rule has a reliable source? Thanks

Why did you have to go to court ?

I think it depends if the violation could have been a criminal charge that was dismissed. When in doubt disclose it.

 

I believe traffic tickets that dont need to be disclosed would be parking tickets, basic speeding ticket under 500 dollars etc 

 

But something like a dismissed charge for driving without insurance or license would most likely need to be reported. 

[MahUSA 19]

1 hour ago, Marzena & Stephen said:

Why did you have to go to court ?

I think it depends if the violation could have been a criminal charge that was dismissed. When in doubt disclose it.

 

I believe traffic tickets that dont need to be disclosed would be parking tickets, basic speeding ticket under 500 dollars etc 

 

But something like a dismissed charge for driving without insurance or license would most likely need to be reported. 

I was driving my car past the state safety inspection date. I renewed it and the judge dismissed the citation, only paid court fees

[Marzena & Stephen 544]

2 minutes ago, MahUSA said:

I was driving my car past the state safety inspection date. I renewed it and the judge dismissed the citation, only paid court fees

I'd personally just disclose it so that they dont think you are hiding something. 

[MahUSA 19]

3 minutes ago, Marzena & Stephen said:

I'd personally just disclose it so that they dont think you are hiding something. 

Yea that is what I was leaning towards. The only thing I was thinking about is that it would have been more convenient if I didn't have to disclose it in case they asked for any documentation, since it has been more than a couple of years and I don't have the citation or a copy of the court hearing or anything. When it is something that minor, how likely would the immigration officer ask for documentation or proof that it was dismissed?

[Marzena & Stephen 544]

1 minute ago, MahUSA said:

Yea that is what I was leaning towards. The only thing I was thinking about is that it would have been more convenient if I didn't have to disclose it in case they asked for any documentation, since it has been more than a couple of years and I don't have the citation or a copy of the court hearing or anything. When it is something that minor, how likely would the immigration officer ask for documentation or proof that it was dismissed?

I'm not sure to be honest. I get your frustration ..if you disclose it you may have to prove it was dismissed ..super frustrating ! They should really make it more specific. 

[MahUSA 19]

4 minutes ago, Marzena & Stephen said:

I'm not sure to be honest. I get your frustration ..if you disclose it you may have to prove it was dismissed ..super frustrating ! They should really make it more specific. 

Yea exactly. But to be on the safe side I'll just disclose it, and I guess I'll try to take a trip the court and ask if I can get a copy before my interview date

[CarlHamilton 252]

Under 500 means you don't need to submit evidence.  You still have to report it. Source: instructions to Form N400.

[MahUSA 19]

11 minutes ago, shomer said:

Under 500 means you don't need to submit evidence.  You still have to report it. Source: instructions to Form N400.

You're right, i just checked the form. Thank you so much!

[JoeSchmoe2017 92]

I would disclose for sure. 

[Kyle&Ana 718]

my boy found his open container ticket in the county state webpage where he got it... we disclosed it and put evidence he paid the $120 and that the case was closed..... that ticket was in 2012 we just print the report that the webpage give us...didnt wanna get RFE for that...

Edited April 24, 2018 by Kyle&Ana

[MahUSA 19]

4 hours ago, Kyle&Ana said:

my boy found his open container ticket in the county state webpage where he got it... we disclosed it and put evidence he paid the $120 and that the case was closed..... that ticket was in 2012 we just print the report that the webpage give us...didnt wanna get RFE for that...

I actually thought about that last night and found my citation online too! I think you did the right thing, I don't mind disclosing my dismissed ticket too if I'm required to do so but the only thing I was worried about was finding the documentation for it. But according to the instructions I don't need to provide evidence if it was under $500 so I guess that saves me the hassle 

[inqztve 42]

The question is pretty clear. You MUST declare every citation. However, if the fine was less than $500, you don't have to add documentation for it. I would however, add the documentation as well. In my case, the tickets were so old that it were deleted from state court system which keeps records only for 10 years. I asked the respective court to get me some documentation, that there is no pending fines in my name at that court and I added that in my application packet. The IO didn't ask anything about it the documentation but did ask if any of the tickets were for reckless driving and if they are paid off.

[MahUSA 19]

1 hour ago, inqztve said:

The question is pretty clear. You MUST declare every citation. However, if the fine was less than $500, you don't have to add documentation for it. I would however, add the documentation as well. In my case, the tickets were so old that it were deleted from state court system which keeps records only for 10 years. I asked the respective court to get me some documentation, that there is no pending fines in my name at that court and I added that in my application packet. The IO didn't ask anything about it the documentation but did ask if any of the tickets were for reckless driving and if they are paid off.

I agree. Like I said when I first created the thread. The only reason I was worried about it is because I weren't able to find any receipts or copies of the citation I had few years ago, but I found my case online and printed the details. I'm planning to take a copy with me when it's time for the interview just to be safe

[Haideraaz 19]

You have to report it