What to do if I was denied citizenship because of my prior record but I haven’t been convicted of a crime in the past 10 years and my last arrest was dismissed?
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What to do if I was denied citizenship because of my prior record but I haven’t been convicted of a crime in the past 10 years and my last arrest was dismissed?
Last arrest was 2 years ago.
Asked on August 5, 2012 under Immigration Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under federal immigration laws one's conviction of a criminal matter as well as a arrest can very well preclude one from getting United States citizenship. I suggest that you consult with an immigration attorney as to what can be done to overturn the adverse decision against you. Another option is to meet face to face with a representative of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as to the specifics for the denial of your application.
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