Hello Everyone,
This is the chronological order of how things happened.
April 2006 - Applied for Naturalization (N400)
June 2006 - Had my fingerprints
July 2006 - Got my DUI in VA- 1st offense
Sept 2006 - Got officially convicted - Start of Probation
Jan 2007 - Had my interview - passed it. I was informed that because of the conviction they can't make decision right now. The Immigration Officer asked for all the paper work. He gave me 30 days to submit it.
Feb 2007 - Mailed all the court paper work
July 2007 - Got letter in mail saying that the citizenship is denied because I am on probation. Also accompanying was N336 form for the appeal
July 2007 - Filled the N336 form and submitted with check of $265.
Aug 2007 (2 days ago) - Got letter in mail saying I have an "interview" with Immigration Officer. Interview is on Oct 30 2007
Sept 2007 - Probation Ends
Oct 2007 - Date of Interview.
I'm very worried as to what's going to happen now? From reading the posts I know that I won't be deported for 1st Offense. I've paid all the fines. Served two days in jail. Completed ASAP and AA meetings. I'm only driving on restricted license. Do I need to take a lawyer with me? I'm extremely worried.
What's the likely outcome of this. Remember I had already filed for naturalization before getting my DUI