n400 and criminal record...any advice?

[mari&Ryan 93]

Are you sure about this statement. I am of age 54 years and I have been LPR for last 30 years. Am I exempted from the English and Civics/History Tests? Does it mean Officer does not ask me questions on these tests?

Here what USCIS says about it.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=ffe2a3ac86aa3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD

English Language Exemptions

You Are Exempt From The English Language Requirement, But Are Still Required To Take The Civics Test If You Are:

Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (green card holder) in the United States for 20 years (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception).

OR

Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception).

Note:

Even if you qualify for the “50/20” or “55/15” English language exceptions listed above, you must still take the civics test.

You may be permitted to take the civics test in your native language, but only if your understanding of spoken English is insufficient to conduct a valid examination in English.

If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview.

Your interpreter must be fluent in both English and your native language.

If you are age 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, you will be given special consideration regarding the civics requirement.

[sergnavi 3]

I could imagine you getting arrested teh first time when you were peeing in police office. How did that happen. Thats crazy funny. Stay out of trouble. I had issues too but I got a good lawyer and things took like 2 years. Hang in there. Good Luck my friend.

[R and F 34]

you probably live in NYC I bet you live in there... New york city is crazy.

Man, just living in the USA is crazy, or so my husband says so to me.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

To cut to the chase, if asked beforehand, I would have advised against submitting an N-400. Not because it's impossible to be approved, but because it's possible that it will have the same impact as entering the lions' den and stepping on the lion's tail. I would have waited at least 5 years since the last . . . um . . . incident before taking that chance.

[w8inglongtime 29]

I just can't get over the peeing in police parking lot part. It's funny and strange at the same time. I think you should consult with an attorney. 7 arrests? That rap sheet won't look too god on the table of an IO. Good luck and hopefully USCIS will be lenient with you but if they decide to go by the letter of the law, then .......

[878 0]

What are the court dispositions of these arrests? Were you convicted of any of these charges?

never been convicted.

1) arrested on 1992 for peeing in police parking 1) plea not guilty charge dismissed found not guilty

2) arrested in 1994 for private trespassing 2) case dismissed plaintiff was not in court room found not guilty

3) arrested in 1995 for phone harassment 3) case dismissed plaintiff was not in court room found not guilty

4) arrested in 1997 for reckless driving 4) case dismissed police officer was not in court found not guilty

5) arrested in 1999 for public intoxication 5) plea not guilty charge dismissed found not guilty

6) arrested in 2003 for agravatted battery 6) plea not guilty charge dismissed found not guilty

7) arrested in 2006 traffic violation felony charges 7) plea not guilty charge dismissed found not guilty ....after that my lawyear filed lawsuit...in 2010 i won 64,000$ settlement

[878 0]

I could imagine you getting arrested teh first time when you were peeing in police office. How did that happen. Thats crazy funny. Stay out of trouble. I had issues too but I got a good lawyer and things took like 2 years. Hang in there. Good Luck my friend.

been in usa only for couple days when my first arrest.going home late night and i have to pee..found a parking lot..with many police cars...went all the way back..and:)...the rest history...i'm not pround...i was young and stupid.

[NickD 202]

Bad enough going in with just a minor traffic violation on your record, wanted proof that you paid that 50 buck fine. I know you want constructive advice, will have to have complete court documentation on each offense with hopes they are favorable to you. And with that many offenses will need a wheelbarrow to haul all that in. Can expect to wait a long time until its all reviewed.

All I can say that is positive, is that its the end of the season, and Lowes, Home Depot, and Menards are all having a sale on wheelbarrows at this time.

Tell me about being young and stupid, one negative about marrying my wife, she had a teenage daughter, started off okay, but would have been far better off if I home schooled her. Our high schools have gone completely to hell with all kinds of external problems, drugs, you name it. On easy for a parent to keep kids on the straight and narrow path, but my wife had a strong husband to enforce that. She is in her fourth year of college now and on the high honor roll. But it was a challenge. Gather you didn't have a step dad like this.

[878 0]

thank you all for the advice.

[sergnavi 3]

been in usa only for couple days when my first arrest.going home late night and i have to pee..found a parking lot..with many police cars...went all the way back..and:)...the rest history...i'm not pround...i was young and stupid.

good way of you welcoming into usa.

[878 0]

today i received a letter to appear for the oath ceremony on tuesday 22 att 9:00 am thank you for your help.i'm very happy :dance:

[ConcordUser 18]

today i received a letter to appear for the oath ceremony on tuesday 22 att 9:00 am thank you for your help.i'm very happy :dance:

Congractulations.

[TinTin and Samby 11]

today i received a letter to appear for the oath ceremony on tuesday 22 att 9:00 am thank you for your help.i'm very happy :dance:

If OP is genuine, then my congratulations to you.

If not.........is that a whiff of Eau de Troll I smell???

Warm Regards,

Samby

[Joker69 10]

Another short story;<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">green card holder from 1992...got arrested couples times:<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">1) arrested on 1994 for pc- carry loaded f/arm convicted (Disp Status Misdermearnor)<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">2) arrested in 1995 for Offensive words in public (Disp Misdermearnor)<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">3) arrested in 1998 for Transport /sell Narc /Poss purchase cocaine/ Destroy /Conceal Evidence ( Beat the case ) but it still in my record for arrest (Need a Disp )<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">4) arrested in 2002 for Hit and Run Dips (Misdermeanor)<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">5) arrested in 2004 for DUI Disp (Misdermeanor)<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">6) arrested in 2005 for Poss/blank check Defraud Disp (Misdermeanor)<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">7) arrested in 2005 Drive w/o License (Mistermeanor)

8) arrested in 2005 Drive in excess of 100 mph from (Mistermeanor ) to (Infraction)<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "> few traffic tickets since last one in 2009 and took care of all of them and paid it (Valid DL)<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">on Oct 25 2011 apply n400...with the criminal record and then all this Criminal history (good moral) since 2005

i submit it a californina criminal history with the n-400 application do i still need to provide court disposition from all my cases ? since my last case was back in 2005 help ?

I answer yes on 16,17,18 but i'm not really worry about traffic tickets and i only wrote about my DUI in 2004 but then i also send them a criminal history off all my arrest and dont know yet to bring court disposition upon my interview for all my cases my last one was back in 2005 so now is like a waiting game i'm just waiting for my interview letter and if they need any evicence.

Case Status Update

District Office: Los Angeles,CA<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">N-400, DO: Los Angeles<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">10/25/11 - Sent to Phoenix<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">11/01.11 - received Receipt - NOA in mail<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">11/07/11- REquest for Fingerprint/Biometrics received in the mail today - Appointment set for Nov. 22 <br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">11/7/11 - Walk in fingerprint done at 1:15 pm<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">11/22/11 - Biometrics completed<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">11/28/11 - Online status updated to "Testing and Interview"

[Joker69 10]

I just mail to request all my court dispositon to 5 different courts of my 10 case in my RAP SHEET ....can't wait to get them so I'll have all my paper work ready soon as i get my interview letter !!!! I'm not really scared of the outcome the past is the past can't duel on it...the good thing is that been out trouble with law since 2005 so i hope thats good enoughtmoral caracter.