Hello, I have been living in the US on TN-1 since 2006.
However, I am about to start my AOS in 2011, and was wondering about the effect of a case I had in Canada in 1996 - an ex partner wrongly accused me of assault, leading to arrest and subsequent disposition of the case without a criminal conviction.
Even though I was not convicted, I believe USCIS are able to access the fingerprints and photos since I have been asked about the incident on two occassions during TN-1 renewal.
Given that this matter occured more than 10 years ago, would such an old record have any effect on my green card processing? Or would it be adviceable apply to Canada Pardons to have the records expunged?
Thanks in advance for your input -- LisaMarie
However, I am about to start my AOS in 2011, and was wondering about the effect of a case I had in Canada in 1996 - an ex partner wrongly accused me of assault, leading to arrest and subsequent disposition of the case without a criminal conviction.
Even though I was not convicted, I believe USCIS are able to access the fingerprints and photos since I have been asked about the incident on two occassions during TN-1 renewal.
Given that this matter occured more than 10 years ago, would such an old record have any effect on my green card processing? Or would it be adviceable apply to Canada Pardons to have the records expunged?
Thanks in advance for your input -- LisaMarie