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Federal charges .... I hope you have found the funds to hire a criminal defense and immigration attorneys.
What makes you think the case will be dismissed? You still need to report ARRESTS to immigration when asked. Employment applications also inquire about criminal histories and many employers do credit and criminal background checks before making an offer.
Leaving before final disposition of the case is not a good idea. Failing to appear for court generally results in an arrest warrant. If it is indeed finalized as a felony, you are very unlikely to be permitted to return to the US. You may be spending time in prison. You are likely to be deported after serving your sentence. In addition, if things go better than expected and you remain in the US, your job opportunities are limited as employers do not like convicted felons and certainly are unlikely to take a chance on a foreign national especially if the charge involves actions against another person. You really need to plan your future outside the US with this arrest on your record.
Many criminals could be described as good students; that does not speak to your character. Do not count on their opinions on this having much effect in a matter such as this.
After the Boston bombing, expect little compassion for wrong doings while on a non-immigrant visa.