False Dowry (498a) and Citizenship Application

[ybalagu]

Hello All,

We were victims of 498a (dowry) harassment case in 2004 and after over 3 years of fighting through indian legal system, with lot of pain, suffering and sacrifices (family peace, work, time, etc) the case was dismissed (acquitted ) and up held by higher court.. Latter i got the GC through work and now eligible to apply for citizenship

My questions are:

1) under moral character section (Q 15 to 18): Should i report the proceedings that i was charged ? (yes/no?)

2) if any of the questions was an yes then i have to provide details. Should i send legal court proceedings ?

Issues would be:

Some of the lower court proceedings are in local language then translation will be an issue.

3) How far to disclose any thoughts suggestions?

4) Since these are family related cases (though categorized as criminal as per indian laws), what happens if i do not disclose?

5) Do i need an attorney to represent citizenship application?

[Imm_2012]

Hi YBALAGU,

I am also in the same situation, i was able to speak with attorney, it seems it is better to Say "Yes" , and keep all your Documentation ready at the time interview..

Please pass u r mail id i will contact you..

[ybalagu]

Thanks Imm_2012. I don't know how to send a message. See my profile. It would be great if you could send a note.

[wantnirvananow]

Hi Imm,
What happened to your case. Mind providing your email.
My email I'd is *****************@yahoo.com

[imm7611]

Hi wantnirvananow,

 

Can you also provide me ur mail id: mine is ***************@hotmail.com

[eggs_benedict]

Hi TrueMist, Imm_2012, Wantnirvananow and im7611, I am in the same boat too. But my priority date for naturalization is a few years down the line. did you apply for citizenship? how did it go? You experience and guidance will be very valuable...