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  1. #1
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    Default Applying for U.S. Citizenship with a Dismissed/Not Guilty Case

    I was arrested in 2008 for felony possession - Class B substance. With my immigration/criminal lawyer's hard work the case was dismissed with unsupervised pre-trial probation which is as good as not guilty in this state.

    Now I am eligable for citizenship and my pre-trial unsupervised probation has expired and I'd like to apply for citizenship.

    I've been told that because of the arrest and involving moral turpitude issue I can be just trowing my money away and USCIS might tell me to wait several more years. Since I was not found guilty, is it likely USCIS might say NO to my naturalization request?

    What are the chances? I have no other records, 've been a resident since 04, 've been in US for 12 years...

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    Default Re: Applying for U.S. Citizenship with a Dismissed/Not Guilty Case

    You need to share the details of exactly how the plea bargain worked, as they will affect whether the incident is viewed as a conviction. Better yet, ask your immigration lawyer - your lawyer is already familiar with the relevant details.

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