DUI and Citizenship

Posted Tue, 11/29/2011 - 00:27 by luisjustiniano

So I already have gotten my finger prints and photo taken for my citizenship, that was about a month ago, now the problem I am facing is that on a very irresponsible night about 3 days ago, I got pulled over for a DUI, it is very early in the process for that and have already hired a lawyer to get the case thrown out or reduced, I have never been charged with anything before in the 8 years that I have been in the US. Could this stop me from becoming a citizen? what advice would you offer me in my position?

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A DUI can create problems for

by Phil - 12/04/2011 - 23:43

A DUI can create problems for a naturalization petition. However, generally speaking 1 DUI conviction does not necessarily mean your case will be denied. In your case it might be more of an issue since it is so recent and you will not have the opportunity to show that it has been resolved and it was a one-time error in judgement and that you do not have an alcohol problem.

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