Need Advice!!

[julie_2014 0]

I filed for my husbands green card 3 years ago, is he eligible to file for citizenship? I was reviewing the form and I have concerns about question 23, he's gotten a couple traffic tickets, will this effect his eligibility for citizenship? What should we attach to prove that the tickets were paid?

Also, we are looking to purchase a home and there is a down payment assistance program available in our state, which is a grant for first time home owners. The informational brochure states that the down payment is funded through a private taxable mortgage fund and that no government funds are used. Will this be a problem when we go to file for his citizenship?

Lastly, I ran into a mistake on our marriage certificate. My husbands date of birth is incorrect. I've fixed the problem and got it corrected but I'm concerned that they will question why it wasn't corrected before. I'm planning on sending the original certificate and the correction. What supporting documents should I send with the application?

[Jo Së 200]

I filed for my husbands green card 3 years ago, is he eligible to file for citizenship? I was reviewing the form and I have concerns about question 23, he's gotten a couple traffic tickets, will this effect his eligibility for citizenship? What should we attach to prove that the tickets were paid?

Also, we are looking to purchase a home and there is a down payment assistance program available in our state, which is a grant for first time home owners. The informational brochure states that the down payment is funded through a private taxable mortgage fund and that no government funds are used. Will this be a problem when we go to file for his citizenship?

Lastly, I ran into a mistake on our marriage certificate. My husbands date of birth is incorrect. I've fixed the problem and got it corrected but I'm concerned that they will question why it wasn't corrected before. I'm planning on sending the original certificate and the correction. What supporting documents should I send with the application?

You can submit citizenship packet 3 months prior to 3 years from when he received his green card, not when you filed.

Traffic tickets will not affect his chances, just make sure to answer all questions correct, you do not need to attach anything for simple traffic tickets unless he was charged for a crime.

The payment assistance program for the home will not affect getting his citizenship either.

If the mistake has been corrected it will not matter, it was just that, a mistake. Just send what is requested and do not provide any paperwork that is not requested, that will only make the case confusing.

[NexGen 8]

I think Jose has covered the high points pretty well. Only thing I would add is that speeding tickets resulting in a fine of less than $500 should be disclosed in the application form but proof of payment is not required. But to be on the safe side, he ought to bring a copy of the disposition/payment to the interview especialy since he has racked up several speeding tickets during the GC period. Basically, you want to avoid processing delays so make sure he brings to the interview any documents that explain "quirks" in his application.