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@Nino2022 sorry to hear about your case, I understand your pain and the bay forward is to apply later with a clean GMC period.

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

@TransplantUSA I updated my timeline. I just found that my oath ceremony is now scheduled (one month from now), I have waited for 3 weeks to change status from "will be scheduled" to "scheduled". Good luck with everything.

Good luck with you application Jane. In my experience you are much better off doing your own research studying the case law and prepare your own defense if any one questions you. Unfortunately all the lawyers whom I met are greedy I clearly knew in my case "dismissal without SOC" is not a conviction but the lawyers still scare you want your money one guy is so ridiculous he wanted $8,000. I did so much research that I wanted to become a lawyer and do a honest job to clients without ripping them off.

@jane1000 I'm sorry to say this but an SOC for Washington state can be considered as conviction for USCIS. You should have fought for the dismissal of the DV case -- I hope is DV4 assault (misdemeanor and not Felony). I had a similar DV4 assault case however luckly my charges were dismissed without any SOC, to be on the safe side I applied for N400 after 5 years from the date of dismissal. I submitted all official documents (docket, arrest report etc...). During the interview the IO agreed that its not a conviction however as a standard process he took my documents and double checked that my case was dismissed prior to the GMC period (5 years) and then approved my application one day later. During the interview he said since the case was outside GMC he will not even ask any questions regarding the case. So I think the least you can do after an arrest/conviction is to wait for 5 clean years and then apply for N400.

Hello All, My case has been in the state "Oath Ceremony Will be Scheduled" for over a week in the Portland, OR office. Do any one have any insight into how long will it take to schedule an oath ceremony at Portland, OR USCIS field office ? Thank you in advance, Vamsi

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