sam4451

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  1. Hi all - I am happy to report that yesterday I took the oath and became a US citizen. End to years of struggle and living with the fear. I had an immigration attorney whom I consulted and also went to interview with me. I reported the truth about my arrest and attached the copies of court disposition. I also took certified copies to my interview and USCIS kept the those certified copies. I wasn't asked about the details of the incident since it was over 5 years old and the matter had ended in a dismissal after I completed community service.
  2. On my citizenship application, I had some initial phone conversation with a couple of immigration attorneys. They said that there could be an issue since there is a possibility that when ajudicating my greencard application, USCIS wasn't made aware of the Solicitation of Prostitution charge and that's why my GC was approved with no interview. My criminal lawyer (and a few immigration attorneys) at that time had told me that since the max possible scentence for this charge is 1 yr or less and the fact that its the only one on my record, this is a petty offense under immigration law - I would be fine - so I didn't see the need to inform the USCIS for this matter when my greencard application was pending. Let me know if anyone is or has gone through the same situation and what folks think if I should go ahead and file citizen application now or should wait for more years (or indefinitely).
  3. In VA where this case was - the only way you can get expunged is if the court holds you innocent. In my case, the court found evidence sufficient to convict but took the case underadvisement. I had to do 25 hrs of community service, HIV test and probation before the case was dismissed. I have been told that its very hard to get it expunged. I am planning to hold onto my job for a few years till this record is more than 7 yrs old upon which I beleive it doesn't show up in most background searches (depending on the employer and type of search they conduct).
  4. Yes I was fingerprinted when I was arrested. Since then I have travelled out of the country at least 10 times. I also have Global Entry and never had any issues entering or differed inspection etc. Since I was arrested before my got my greencard (6 years ago), would it be counted against me for eligibility requirement?
  5. In Aug 2010, I was charged with solicitation of prostitution in VA. I pleaded NOT GUILTY in the circuit court. My case was taken under advisement and was ultimately dismissed. My green card was pending when my case was being heard. It was approved in June 2011. I am planning to apply for citizenship and wanted to see if there would be any issues with my eligibility. This was the only offense that I was charged for in my entire life. If you could please provide your comments that would be of great help. Thanks