Cos to F1 with arrest record but charge dismissed and case sealed

Tobacco

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Hi everyone,

I was arrested last year and charged with false imprisonment but the charge was dismissed by court and case sealed. I am now applying to change my visa status from B2 to F1 and wonder what impact that arrest record would have on my application.
I know the USCIS have access to all the arrest record even the case is sealed and one have to answer honestly. But what really happened was a loud argument between me and my boyfriend. We both got mad and had physical contact. I grabbed his arm and tried to stop him from leaving the hotel room. He also grabbed my arm and jumped on top of me trying to control me. Given that he is twice as big as me and I had no weapon, the false imprisonment charged was really unfair.
Now I am applying to change visa status to F1, is there anything I can do to improve my situation? Thank you for your advice.
 
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