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Questions regarding completing the N-400 form in my particular situation
Asked on Jan 31st, 2015 on Immigration - Iowa
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I'm completing N-400 form and confused with my particular situation that what should I answer in Q23 of N400, "Have you ever been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason?" I dont have any criminal records,any arrests or anything like that but I do have "some" speeding tickets, I have been cited a total of 8 speeding tickets in the last 4 years but None of them were over $500, None of them led to an arrest or reckless driving, None of them were DUI related, just general speeding tickets that I got in 2 different states. So should I say "Yes" to the Q23 in N400? I am concerned, if I list all my traffic citations that might lead to a negative impression to my USCIS officer and ultimately a reason for denial to my N-400 application on the basis of not having a good moral character or not being a law abiding citizen OR can I say No to Q23 in N-400 and not list any of my traffic citation because I was never arrested and all my tickets were below $500 fine
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You should say "yes" to question 23 in the N-400 form. Traffic law violations are generally not looked at to determine good moral character. On the other hand, if you say "no", and U.S.C.I.S. discovers that you have not told the truth, and if it is not timely retracted, you would certainly be looked upon as a person lacking good moral character and not be eligible to file for naturalization again until five years has passed. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2015 at 9:42 AM