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Thank you all. I agree in that settling it ASAP seems to be the best option. I'm just concerned that it will not be processed in time for my oath.

Hello - I just posted this in the general discussion forum but was hoping to get any advice. Thank you.

Hello all.

I've been thrown into a pretty unfortunate and annoying situation.

I am in the midst of the naturalization process. All has gone pretty smoothly, and I am scheduled for an oath ceremony on May 29 in New York City. I have already booked flights to travel internationally in mid June - early July to visit some relatives, and it is imperative that I go because I won't be able to make a trip this long for a while. Obtaining a passport on time is possible - I have already spoken to several passport agency representatives to confirm this.

Here's the problem: last night, due to some bad judgment in retrospect, two friends and I were sitting on a bench in Central Park. We did not know that the park was closed off from 1AM. It was around 1:30AM, and a cop came and ticketed us with pink summons notices. He assured us that all we have to do is show up to court and that we'll either have the case dismissed or pay a small fine. It would not show up on our records. The issue is that now I am dealing with a "pending charge," and I am worried that this will delay my oath ceremony. From N-445 asks if since my interview, if I have been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance. I am going to have to check off "yes."

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation? I'm just very distraught and trying to come up with solutions but failing to do so.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello all.

I've been thrown into a pretty unfortunate and annoying situation.

I am in the midst of the naturalization process. All has gone pretty smoothly, and I am scheduled for an oath ceremony on May 29 in New York City. I have already booked flights to travel internationally in mid June - early July to visit some relatives, and it is imperative that I go because I won't be able to make a trip this long for a while. Obtaining a passport on time is possible - I have already spoken to several passport agency representatives to confirm this.

Here's the problem: last night, due to some bad judgment in retrospect, two friends and I were sitting on a bench in Central Park. We did not know that the park was closed off from 1AM. It was around 1:30AM, and a cop came and ticketed us with pink summons notices. He assured us that all we have to do is show up to court and that we'll either have the case dismissed or pay a small fine. It would not show up on our records. The issue is that now I am dealing with a "pending charge," and I am worried that this will delay my oath ceremony. From N-445 asks if since my interview, if I have been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance. I am going to have to check off "yes."

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation? I'm just very distraught and trying to come up with solutions but failing to do so.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.