VBNat Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I need some advice on how to handle and address this during my Naturalization application regarding Part 12, Question 23. 4 Years back, while travelling back to US, during routine checks of baggage via Scanner, i was asked to open one of my baggage. The Officer found the following in my baggage and issued me a "Notice of Alleged Violation" for failing to declare Prohibited Ruminant (Dried Meat) and raw Peanuts. I clearly did not think on these items and agreed on my mistake and requested the officer to issue a warning. But the officer insisted i need to pay a Fine for the violation. So, i have paid a fine of $175 and agreed to full time settlement. This was the first time i was travelling to US since first time i came to US and a mistake on my part. Now, my request is, should i be answering to Part 12, Question 23 as Yes and provide an explanation on what happened? Do you think this will have any bad impact on my naturalization application? Please advice. Vik Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Yes and provide an explanation. This is not a major issue. Link to comment
VBNat Posted November 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Thanks for your reply. Is there any format of the explanation letter? I am planning to have the below information in my letter: 1. A Number 2. N-400 Question Number this explanation relates to 3. Date of Letter 4. Incident Date 5. Explanation of what exactly happened. 6. Copy of the violation document given to me at the airport. 7. Sign the Document Is this enough? Should i address my letter to USCIS Office i am mailing my N-400 application to? Regards, Vik Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 You are expecting me to now download the N400 and look?. Answer part 12, question 29 and follow instructions as mentioned. Link to comment
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