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I want to apply for citizenship, but on 2009 my college roommate was found guilty of the possession of marijuana in school. The Judicial Affairs Officer from my university also charged me of possession of marijuana just because I was in the dorm (sleeping) when my roommate was caught with the substance (I had no idea he had it). However, I was still charged. In the record there is no mention of the amount of the substance. My University says that the record will stay in the school and will not be released unless there is an order from court. Will this affect my application?
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probably not as this is not an arrest or conviction under any state or federal law. No need to disclose it in your immigration application.
Answered on Jul 21st, 2011 at 11:09 AM
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It appears that this was a college related procedure and was never reported to the police or resulted in any criminal prosecution. Remember, everyone is innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2011 at 11:38 AM
The incident is not relevant to your naturalization application if you were not arrested by the police and/or sentenced by a court.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2011 at 10:13 AM