N400 Application - Removal Proceedings

[GeorgeImmigrant 0]

I got arrested by ICE and put into removal proceedings because I overstayed my visa. I posted bail and was released from ICE lockup. I got married to a US citizen and filed for green card. I went through immigration court and got the removal proceedings removed. It took some time and my green card was approved after 2 years. I have now been married for 3 years and I am able to apply for naturalization under the 3 year/married rule. When I fill up the n400 and it asks me for arrest records do I mention the ICE arrest even though it should already be part of USCIS records? What other complications could I expect from that arrest or being under removal proceedings for a while? Any words of advice, suggestions would be appreciated.

[Penguin_ie 5,999]

Yes, you mention any and all arrests even if you mentioned them before/ USCIS will have a record of it. You will likely be asked about it but as you already got a greencard after the event, I doubt it will be a major stumbling block. Be sure to have plenty of bonafide marriage evidence with you, they will probably look closer at it (joint bills, lease to home, bank accounts, birth cert of any kids born etc).

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Have you reached 3 years past the residence since date on your green cards. If it took a while to sort out your status it may be longer than 3 years after you married.

[GeorgeImmigrant 0]

I have been married for over 5 years. I have had the green card for almost 3 years now.

[Wilerao59 10]

You should mention all the arrests, including the ICE one. But I can guarantee you that you will not have any problem because you were granted permanent residency thru the judge after all this. I know at least 3 people who were in the same situation like yours and they became naturalized citizen without a hitch.

I got arrested by ICE and put into removal proceedings because I overstayed my visa. I posted bail and was released from ICE lockup. I got married to a US citizen and filed for green card. I went through immigration court and got the removal proceedings removed. It took some time and my green card was approved after 2 years. I have now been married for 3 years and I am able to apply for naturalization under the 3 year/married rule. When I fill up the n400 and it asks me for arrest records do I mention the ICE arrest even though it should already be part of USCIS records? What other complications could I expect from that arrest or being under removal proceedings for a while? Any words of advice, suggestions would be appreciated.