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  1. #1
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    Default Re-Entry After Dismissed Charge

    I had a minor incident with my wife (domestic), arrested and case was dismissed by the judge.I have no conviction whatsoever. However, I am now applying for expungement of my arrest record which should be completed in a couple of months.I am a Green Card holder who is up for Naturalization. I want to leave for vacation outside of the USA, but am afraid if I leave now, I will be denied re-entry because of this arrest record. Does an expungement make any difference for the Immigration Officer at the airport because I believe he can still see it. Will I be denied reentry? Do I have to take the court order of dismissal and expungement order with me to be on the safe side? Thanks for your help! Remember, I have not been convicted of anything.

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    Default Re: USA Re-entry

    Expungement won't make any difference, nor will a pardon, unless the basis for the grant was actual innocence. I doubt, though, that you would be denied reentry.

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