Lack of good moral character..

[Mbjx3 2]

Hi all!

I'm applying for citizenship with a prior criminal charge,case was dismissed.

this happened exactly 3 yrs ago..

I recently spoke with an immigration attorney and she said if I was to apply now and IF I get denied it wouldn't be because of the crime itself but because of lack of good moral character.

My question is for anyone with a past criminal charge,who has applied and got approved- did you wait 5yrs after your criminal case to file n400?? And if not what did you submit to "bulk up" your good moral character??

Thank you all for the help.

 

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,979]

What is the "lack of good moral character" to which she is referring?  

[Mbjx3 2]

@Crazy Cat the fact that I was charged with a felony(even though case was dismissed) and it has only been 3 years since then.

Edited September 29, 2021 by Mbjx3

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Did the attorney explain why it should affect good moral character if the charge was dismissed?

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/wp-content/uploads/IDP-FAQ_-My-client’s-case-was-dismissed-w-examples2.pdf
 

[JeanneAdil 6,541]

You are in Virginia and the lawyer knowing the case is aware that a dismissal in that state does not always mean "case is over"

 

This is the best possible outcome to a criminal case. A nolle prosequi (also referred to as a "nolle prosse") is actually a dismissal without prejudice – this means that the charge can be brought back at a later date.

[Mbjx3 2]

@Jeanne Adil Umm I did not know that!!  I will bring this up at my next appointment!!