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What was the exact penal code section quoted under Georgia statute?

This minor offense may be considered a CIMT and as such can prevent the OP from demonstrating GMC during statutory period.

A guilty plea counts as a conviction for immigration purposes Court supervision is a form of probation.

Where do you get that the same lawyer was used for the conviction, expungement and for naturalization application? Also, although expungement has no effect for immigration, it does for civilian life.

It means that the IO can ask for any additional supporting documentation depending on your case specifics.

Going back to India to visit and moving back are two separate things.

That's a little harsh considering we don't know all the facts of the case.

What plea did you enter in court?

You could schedule an Infopass tomorrow if you wanted to, but it wouldn't make much sense to schedule one before 30-45 days after your interview.

You can move to India after you file, but it will result in your application being denied for breaking continuous residence.

Do not highlight any fields on application or include any sticky notes. Any clarifications should be included in a cover letter.

The OP mentioned in original post that stepdad only found about about previous marriage after he filed I-130. This means the previous marriage wasn't disclosed on I-130, eventhough the stepdad later withdrew the application and submitted i-485.

Oaths can take anywhere from 30 min to 2 hrs, depending on DO and size of ceremony.

Good info Bigjoe5. It's scary to think that the individual obtained US citizenship in the 1990's and has only now been found out. His criminal background is pretty serious;the equivalent of being a felon in the US.

Since your mom's marriage to your stepdad in December 2001 was illegal (due to her still being married), she did not meet the requirements for I-485 filled in 2002. Instead of USCIS asking for a second marriage certificate, the I-485 should have been denied and your mom should have sorted out...

Example of a naturalized citizen who has been convicted of immigration fraud for not disclosing his foreign criminal record. The fraud only surfaced after he was recently charged with being a terrorist. It will be interesting to see if they start denaturalization proceedings against him...

From past posts it was a charge of patronizing prostitute which was reduced to a disorderly conduct violation.

You're eligible to file 4 years + 1 day after your long return in 2007, assuming you received your GC in 2004.

It's the 3rd forum answer after your original one. http://forums.immigration.com/threads/325330-Incorrect-Answer-Given-at-Naturalization-Interview......what-next?p=2309666#post2309666

Follow USCIS instructions: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=480ccac09aa5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD