N400 decision cannot be made

[Raja009 4]

Hello All,

 

I attended my N400 interview this month (April 2022). I don't have any criminal convictions but I was arrested (misdemeanor assault domestic) in 2015 and the case was dismissed in 2016. I filed N400 after 5 years. I sent all certified copies.

 

During interview IO says he need to check GMC timeline of my case and approve if falls outside. What I don't understand is lack of GMC needs a conviction but I don't have any. 

 

My case is still in interview was scheduled state and no updates.

 

I was a little nervous at the interview as I felt overwhelmed by the process and was stressed I was called in 30 min late. I worked hard all my life and felt helpless that all my life is now decided by this IO. My wife got her citizenship but I did not 

[Crazy Cat 39,332]

How can you be denied based on a dismissed case?  I don't think you have anything to worry about.  Good luck. 

[Raja009 4]

@Crazy Cat thank you for your thoughts. I even took a lawyer with me and she was of no use. we simply accepted what IO had to say and left.

 

I submitted both certified court docket and police report. The case was dismissed without any pre-trail diversion or withholding of guilt.

 

 

 

[Raja009 4]

Thanks everyone. Just want to update that my case was *approved* next day and my oath ceremony was scheduled 3 weeks after my interview.