N-400 application question
Jan 23rd 2013, 3:53 pm
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N-400 application question
In 2007 I was arrested during an altercation with my (now) ex-wife. As a result of the arrest I spent one night in county jail. The charges were subsequently dropped. This leads to my question relating to question 21 on the N-400:
Have you ever been in jail or prison?
Am I to answer "Yes" to this question?
Thank you.
Have you ever been in jail or prison?
Am I to answer "Yes" to this question?
Thank you.
Last edited by GeekSquad; Jan 23rd 2013 at 4:01 pm.
Jan 23rd 2013, 4:03 pm
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Re: N-400 application question
Yes, it seems that once I said it "out loud" it became much clearer. 
Jan 23rd 2013, 4:43 pm
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Re: N-400 application question
To expand on the yes answer you will give on that line, you should bring to the interview court papers and/or police records that indicate what the offense was and what the outcome was. Certain crimes, and I believe domestic abuse might be one of them, will prohibit you from naturalizing.
Jan 23rd 2013, 5:12 pm
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Re: N-400 application question
The charge was a class III misdemeanor, DV but as I said, the case was dismissed so there was no conviction. I have the original documents relating to the dismissal. I don't think that should affect my eligibility?
