Failure to disclose charges during GC application

[Mungerilal 0]

Thank you all for helping out people in need of advice

I am getting ready to file my N400 application. I am looking for some direction on how to best prepare for this journey.

Back in 2004, I was charged with a hit and run accident, I plead not guilty and case was later dismissed. Since than I had two speeding tickets one in April 2009 and one in April 2011. I paid fine for both of them.

The problems is during my Green card application process in 2005, my lawyer prepared all the paperwork and I completely overlooked a simillar question.

I am wondering what are my chance ...

I really appreciate everyone's advice..

[degreeofhope 2]

I believe they asked on the application, have you been arrested? if not, then you're ok.

If you did get arrested, then you have an issue there.

[CarlaDave 27]

Thank you all for helping out people in need of advice

I am getting ready to file my N400 application. I am looking for some direction on how to best prepare for this journey.

Back in 2004, I was charged with a hit and run accident, I plead not guilty and case was later dismissed. Since than I had two speeding tickets one in April 2009 and one in April 2011. I paid fine for both of them.

The problems is during my Green card application process in 2005, my lawyer prepared all the paperwork and I completely overlooked a simillar question.

I am wondering what are my chance ...

I really appreciate everyone's advice..

If you can, go to the court in the county you were charged. Asked for a certified copy of the docket (have your case number). This will list the charges and the outcome. USCIS will only accept the docket if it's been certified by the court clerk.

If you don't live in the same county anymore, call the court and ask to speak to a criminal clerk to find out fees for copies, certification, and mailing address. They can then process your request by mail. Provide them the case number and a check (money order, cashier's check is also acceptable) for the copies + certification, as well as a self-addressed stamped envelope.

I am a court clerk and we charge .50 a page and $25.00 for certification. I'm not sure how much it will be in your county. This is a pretty common request and we always ask if it's for immigration purposes. This let's us know we have to certify the docket.

Hope that helps.

[CarlaDave 27]

Sorry, for the double post. I forgot to mention one more thing ...

Since you most likely had a fine, I would also request a duplicate receipt of the final payment (this also shows the case is closed). They should not charge you a fee for this but ask if they do. They do not need to certify this so you can attach it to the back of the docket.

In case they ask for clarification, you want a docket NOT minute orders and it must be certified.

Good luck!

[Mungerilal 0]

Sorry, for the double post. I forgot to mention one more thing ...

Since you most likely had a fine, I would also request a duplicate receipt of the final payment (this also shows the case is closed). They should not charge you a fee for this but ask if they do. They do not need to certify this so you can attach it to the back of the docket.

In case they ask for clarification, you want a docket NOT minute orders and it must be certified.

Good luck!

Thank you so much for your detailed response. I called the court after reading your reply, They were friendly and said they will send that to me as soon as possible.

Is this somethign I need to mail in with the application or just take it to the interview.