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Actually, they do have access to real-time data. In fact, DHS is auto-notified even when local LEOs make an arrest through a federal information-sharing partnership known as Secure Communities. I have never been arrested before, so not sure what will happen, but I think I will be flagged this time, and that is how they will separate me out from other travelers.

Yep, if things were not the way they are, I would have been less worried, if worried at all, at least regarding my travel.

Yeah, I was thinking of getting multiple opinions as well. Thank you for the tip!

But reading other posts, I believe I have a better chance, as nothing really happened after I got arrested. Even my lawyer returned half his fees, since he did not have to do anything. The "charge" is the only thing that is there on my profile.

Thank you both for replying. I have a lawyer consultation tomorrow, but I also wanted the forum's opinion. Unfortunately, not leaving the US is not an option for me. Just trying to understand how much pain I will have to go through upon my return.

I was charged and arrested with the following: 1) Felony Battery, Class: F3. (This charge was for domestic violence). 2) CHILD ABUSE; Class: F3. (As the name implies, was for child abuse). Both charges are category 3 Felonies. After I bonded out of jail: 1) I never had to go to court for any hearing or trial. 2) Was never asked to sign up for any program. 3) Ultimately, was never convicted of any of these charges. The letter of release from the State Attorney read, "The victim has recanted the original facts given to law enforcement or has given statements that are inconsistent or not credible. There is no other admissible evidence to support the charge." I was on Green Card when all this happened. Questions: 1) Will I run into issues if and when I apply for citizenship down the road? 2) We need to visit India as our ageing parents are in India. Can I be deported or denied re-entry at the port of entry if I travel outside the country? 3) Even if I am not denied entry, I am thinking I will be questioned at the port of entry. Any ideas on what this process is? I hope I will not be tucked away in some immigration holding area and waiting for days for a judge to hear me out.