Tough case and I feel sorry for you. Doesn't seem like such a big deal (I've seen people getting citizenship after committing crimes that are much 'worse'), but unfortunately according to the US Constitution voting is one of the fundamental rights of being a US Citizen.
See if you can get...
I enjoyed using my US passport for the first time, being able to vote in 2 1/2 weeks, knowing that regardless what happens, I can stay in the States forever, knowing that I can seek consulate assistance when I'm abroad and to be able to say 'I am an American'!
I'm Dutch so close enough :) I have used both my Dutch and American passports to enter The Netherlands without a problem.
Note to everyone: from what I've heard: if you request consular assistance abroad but you didn't use your American passport to enter, you might be refused consular...
Haven't seen/heard of it after my oath or on this forum so I guess not. Mailing out the certificate is not a big deal IMO: the post office clerk takes care of all of that
It might be a bit idea to postpone your interview like you've done until your DUI has been resolved. You took a good step by getting a DUI lawyer and as other posters have said, try to get this over with as soon as possible; hopefully reduced to DWAI or even reckless driving.
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I believe two DUIs enables deportation, so you're still good. Make sure you're being completely honest and disclose this arrest to the IO. As others have said, worse case scenario is that you have to wait 5 years.
And not to preach but another DUI might get you deported...
well, I agree with most posters here that you need a good lawyer. Don't give up though: you have made a mistake (well, 3 actually: the original offense, not fighting the offense in court and not mentioning it on your N400), but I believe that it can be corrected if you have good legal advice...
She did. She read my written explanation, looked at the conviction and asked me what i was exactly convicted off and what date it happened. That was it.
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