Applying for Citizenship with Arrest record

[bondkumar]

here my story.

arrested back in 2002 for solicitation. i know it comes under petty offense exception because i have read through the law. i also have an attorney right a letter stating when i went for stamping back in 2006. No one ever asked me about it during visa stamping. I have always mentioned it in all the applications including green card. i got green card 5 years ago and wondering what will happen if i apply for citizenship. my gut tells me nothng happens because it happens 14 years ago and i know for a fact it falls under petty offense exception..

 

any thoughts friends. 

[pontevecchio]

The common sense approach is that one gets a lawyer involved if there is anything out of the way during the naturalization process. Usually they look at the last 5 years.

[bondkumar]

this happened 15 years ago in 2002. I am clean since then? My gut says lawyer has nothing to add here since it falls under petty offense exception and happened 15years ago. I can take a slap on the wrist .. :-)

[pontevecchio]

If you are sure of your facts then trust your gut.

[JoeF]

Well, better safe than sorry...

 

[bondkumar]

mailed my application 

[AragonIII]

I thought the USCIS has the option to look back beyond the 5 year statutory period when when adjuticating citizenship applications.  

So even though this incident may have been considered during the sucessful GC application process, my questions is whether the USCIS is currently applying a higher standard when reviewing ciizendships requests. Especially in light of the current executive orders.    

[Shurap1]

During citizenship interview they will ask about prior arrest records at ANY time and anywhere in the world. Answer honestly, state facts and carry documentation proving your explanation.