Anthony

Can anyone tell me if a speeding ticket (first and the only ticket) have any
impact on citizenship application?

Kevin Keane

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It shouldn't have an impact, but you should disclose it.

Anthony wrote:
    > Can anyone tell me if a speeding ticket (first and the only ticket) have any
    > impact on citizenship application?


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scrubbedexpat099

Not as long as you declare it.

frrussre

As boiler said, Declare it. Make sure you paid it & have proof. Take copies etc to interview.
Reg. Frank R.

TimFountain

So if you get a ticket and get it dismissed by taking a defensive driving course (as you can do in TX and I'm sure elsewhere) do you still have a ticket on your record?

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TimFountain wrote:
    >> As boiler said, Declare it. Make sure you paid it & have proof. Take
    >> copies etc to interview.
    >> Reg. Frank R.
    >
    > So if you get a ticket and get it dismissed by taking a defensive
    > driving course (as you can do in TX and I'm sure elsewhere) do you still
    > have a ticket on your record?
    >

For immigration purposes, this kind of dismissal does not count.
Similarly, expunged or sealed records still count.

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frrussre

The driver course is for, the removing of points from your licence. You were still guilty, unless found not guilty/case dismissed by a judge. You still need to list on N400, even if found not guilty/case dismissed or Drivers ED. This is no big deal, only time would be big deal, if you did not pay the fine. Lack of moral turpitude. DWI & hurting people is a bad deal.
Reg. Frank R.

simon bland

I had one speeding ticket,paid fine, and 1 speeding ticket that was actually dismissed by the judge. I declared both of them, as according to the ticket, I was arrested at the point of issuance and then released on my own regogonance??? (ROR). Did not cause a problem with my N400, have been a citizen for 3 years now. My Tickets were from Florida

Andy_LongIsland

Just out of interest.. although I'm a long way from Citizenship etc.. I got pulled over (had my UK licence) when I was in the US on a visa waiver 2004.. I paid the fine etc after returning to the UK etc..no points just a fine

Would I have to declare that later down the line?

Cheers

scrubbedexpat099

Yes

Andy_LongIsland

Ooh glad I asked now! We're about to apply for AOS / EAD - would I have to disclose it there or is this later on?

Thanks matey

scrubbedexpat099

From meory it asks you on the AOS application.

Rule of thumb is to be scrupiously honest, that way they can never bite you. The Naturalisation aspect is more onerous, but better to be safe than sorry.

Andy_LongIsland

Bugger I don't know if I've even got it anymore if they want proof

Was just a fine and thought nothing else of it..didn't think it'd be a criminal conviction (at least one that matters)..

scrubbedexpat099

The bif one is Naturalisation, you should be able to get records for that and you have time.

Andy_LongIsland

Sorry to go on about it - just want to avoid more stress

Right I've got my K1 - flying in to the US 8th of March.. wedding is 1st of April.. then we're sending off AOS etc on the 2nd/3rd.

Do you think i'm gonna need to find the receipt the court sent back which contained the fine or get a copy before we send the forms off?

I've not mentioned it in the k1 application?