Naturalization
#1
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Naturalization
I have a naturalization application pending and I am waiting to be called
for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
citizenship.
Thank in advance for your responses.
for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
citizenship.
Thank in advance for your responses.
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Re: Naturalization
Originally Posted by Nathan
I have a naturalization application pending and I am waiting to be called
for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
citizenship.
Thank in advance for your responses.
for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
citizenship.
Thank in advance for your responses.
Depends upon the definition of the offense. Also, naturalization cannot be granted while applicant is on probation for any offense.
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Re: Naturalization
Originally Posted by Nathan
Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my citizenship.
Ian
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Re: NATURALIZATION
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You should immediately retain an immigration lawyer experienced with
criminal matters. For that matter, it would have been good to do so before
entering any plea.
I'm not quite sure, but I suspect that criminal trespassing is a crime of
moral turpitude and could make you deportable - not just costing you your
citizenship, but even your Green Card. Obviously, you don't want to have
that happen so close to the finish line! That's why you need the help of a
competent attorney.
As far as the procedure goes: during the interview, you would be asked about
any convictions since filing the application, and then you would have to
disclose this one.
NATHAN wrote:
> I have a naturalization application pending and I am waiting to be called
> for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
> trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
> occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
> appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
> speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
> citizenship.
>
> Thank in advance for your responses.
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You should immediately retain an immigration lawyer experienced with
criminal matters. For that matter, it would have been good to do so before
entering any plea.
I'm not quite sure, but I suspect that criminal trespassing is a crime of
moral turpitude and could make you deportable - not just costing you your
citizenship, but even your Green Card. Obviously, you don't want to have
that happen so close to the finish line! That's why you need the help of a
competent attorney.
As far as the procedure goes: during the interview, you would be asked about
any convictions since filing the application, and then you would have to
disclose this one.
NATHAN wrote:
> I have a naturalization application pending and I am waiting to be called
> for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
> trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
> occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
> appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
> speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
> citizenship.
>
> Thank in advance for your responses.
- --
Please visit my FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com before asking a question here.
It may answer your question. Remember, I am strictly a layperson without
any legal training. I encourage the reader to seek competent legal counsel
rather than relying on usenet newsgroups.
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Re: NATURALIZATION
Originally Posted by Kevin Keane
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I'm not quite sure, but I suspect that criminal trespassing is a crime of
moral turpitude and could make you deportable - not just costing you your
citizenship, but even your Green Card. Obviously, you don't want to have
that happen so close to the finish line! That's why you need the help of a
competent attorney.
I'm not quite sure, but I suspect that criminal trespassing is a crime of
moral turpitude and could make you deportable - not just costing you your
citizenship, but even your Green Card. Obviously, you don't want to have
that happen so close to the finish line! That's why you need the help of a
competent attorney.
I know that California Penal Code 415 of "trespass" is NOT considered a CIMT. However, the title of the offense is not what counts, but the details of the statute.
#6
Re: Naturalization
Originally Posted by Nathan
I have a naturalization application pending and I am waiting to be called
for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
citizenship.
Thank in advance for your responses.
for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
citizenship.
Thank in advance for your responses.
Reg. Frank R.
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Re: NATURALIZATION
In Ohio criminal trespassing is a fourth degree misdemeanor. I entered
a no contest plea and was fined $250 dollars; there was no arrest or jail
time. Does this constitute a crime of moral turpitude.
"NATHAN" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected].. .
>I have a naturalization application pending and I am waiting to be called
>for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
>trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
>occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
>appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
>speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
>citizenship.
> Thank in advance for your responses.
>
a no contest plea and was fined $250 dollars; there was no arrest or jail
time. Does this constitute a crime of moral turpitude.
"NATHAN" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected].. .
>I have a naturalization application pending and I am waiting to be called
>for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
>trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing charge
>occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it does not
>appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple of
>speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
>citizenship.
> Thank in advance for your responses.
>