JD Singh

Thanks for the info. But I don't think one can withdraw the n400 application after it has been approved.

Thanks for the information. By the way, I was never arrested and was only given a citation. No finger printing and nothing happened. The officer told me that it's like a speeding ticket. How complicated is the procedure to re-schedule the oath taking ceremony?

Yeah that's what I am getting at. If I plead guilty, pay the fines and whatever the court says and bring the certified copied to the oath taking ceremony, I am hoping they would allow to complete the ceremony since I fall under the exception category. I'll definitely consult an attorney before pleading guilty to make sure I do fall under the exception category.

This is from one of the USCIS websites ...

.....A criminal conviction of an offense relating to a federally-defined controlled substance,including marijuana,can make a non citizen both deportable and inadmissible. There is an automatic exception to the deportation ground, and the possibility of obtaining a discretionary waiver of the inadmissibility ground,for one or more convictions arising from a single incident that involved possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana, or being under the influence, or possessing paraphernalia for personal, of marijuana.This also is not an bar to establishing good moral character....

Don't I fall under that category?

I have a court date in about two months. It has been exactly 2 weeks since my application got approved. I think it will be after the oath ceremony.

Yes after the interview and approval of the N-400 application.

Here is the scoop. My naturalization application has been approved and am awaiting for my oath taking ceremony date. Unfortunately, I received a citation of possession of marijuana under an ounce along the drug paraphernalia in the same instance (but different offense). This is my first time getting a marijuana citation. I've read the USCIS rules, which say that there is an exception to the controlled substance charges if it is only single time offense of marijuana possession under 30gms.

Here are my questions:

• If these are the only charges and there are no other charges (like to sell, or intent to distribute), should I plead guilty and pay all the fines and take the relevant paperwork to the oath ceremony?
• Should I fight the charges (can become expensive, which might be an issue)?

I am more or less inclined to accept the conviction since it will fall under the exception category. Any help, suggestions is appreciated. Thanks much !!