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WouldBeCitizen

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I am just trying to fill the N400 and have the following questions. If you could take a few minutes to read and reply, I will be thankful. Thank you in advance.

1. Where to fill the traffic tickets (voilations)? Part 10? Which questions of Part 10 (There are seven from 15 to 21)

2. Since getting GC I travelled outside USA three times - twice to India and once to Canada for weekend. Both Indian trips are about 3 weeks long. So the total days out of USA are about 6 weeks long (may be 7 weeks). Do I have to count these days for the required 5 year waiting time? I mean should I wait for 5 years 7 weeks ( minus 90 days to file )? I beleive that since these are not more than 6 months, it does not matter. Your suggestion?

3. Is there anyone in this forum who can tell anything about how the BCIS treats handicapped individuals during N400? the handicap is hearing problem.

Thanks a lot
 
Originally posted by WouldBeCitizen


1. Where to fill the traffic tickets (voilations)? Part 10? Which questions of Part 10 (There are seven from 15 to 21)

2. Since getting GC I travelled outside USA three times - twice to India and once to Canada for weekend. Both Indian trips are about 3 weeks long. So the total days out of USA are about 6 weeks long (may be 7 weeks). Do I have to count these days for the required 5 year waiting time? I mean should I wait for 5 years 7 weeks ( minus 90 days to file )? I beleive that since these are not more than 6 months, it does not matter. Your suggestion?

3. Is there anyone in this forum who can tell anything about how the BCIS treats handicapped individuals during N400? the handicap is hearing problem.
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1. Tick Yes to Question D16 and enter the table with brief note. Include copies Court Dispostion Statements regarding the outcome of the citations.

2. You satisfy the residence requirements. Just enter the details of the trips. You can be out of US for upto 6 months. But you must be physically present for 30 months. You have done that.

3. Tick yes in 3I and tick to indicate hearing impairment. I think your case will be sympathetically handled.
 
Does question 15 "have you ever committed a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested" apply?

Isnt technically a traffic violation an offense for which one was not arrested - or is this taking things too far?
 
Originally posted by mgh2001
Does question 15 "have you ever committed a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested" apply?

Isnt technically a traffic violation an offense for which one was not arrested - or is this taking things too far?
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I think 16 fits better than 15 because of the word "crime." Traffic voilation does not come under the word "crime."

What do you think?
TIA
 
An Offense

Traffic violation is considered an offense in some states (according to one attorney I know, who might be worng).

Thanks INS, for creating one of the most confusing, most dicussed couple of questions on N400 form. Was it really necessary?
 
Well, my 2c on this is that the BCIS officer is not looking to get behind the nuances of what is an offense or a criminal, a charge or a conviction ( after all, paying the fine for a speeding tickets= admission of guilt = automatic conviction, albeit for just a traffic offense) or for e.g., anything that comes into a court if you decide to contest a ticket in court, is a charge. But rather to make a determination of your moral eligibility. As long as he understands what happened, one should be ok.

The underlying point is to list what the "situation" was for (e.g., traffic ticket), as well as the nature of the violation (speeding, failure to obey stop sign etc.) and not get too hung up on whether to answer yes or no to the convictions - just make sure you answer yes to at least one of them so you can list the descriptions.
 
Originally posted by mgh2001
Well, my 2c on this is that the BCIS officer is not looking to get behind the nuances of what is an offense or a criminal, a charge or a conviction ( after all, paying the fine for a speeding tickets= admission of guilt = automatic conviction, albeit for just a traffic offense) or for e.g., anything that comes into a court if you decide to contest a ticket in court, is a charge. But rather to make a determination of your moral eligibility. As long as he understands what happened, one should be ok.

The underlying point is to list what the "situation" was for (e.g., traffic ticket), as well as the nature of the violation (speeding, failure to obey stop sign etc.) and not get too hung up on whether to answer yes or no to the convictions - just make sure you answer yes to at least one of them so you can list the descriptions.
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OK I have had three traffic voilations

On speeding ticket - (how to mention it in N400 Table) Speeding tkecket

One Tkt for failing to yield stop sign (Accident, minor) - Failure to yield stop sign

Warning for U-turn at controlled section - Warning ONLY for U-turn

Would this do? the ticket issued in two above is accident but the ticket itself said "failure to yield at stop sign" It caused minor accident (NO DUI phillydude :-) never ever touched even beer :-)). I plan not to mention about accident. Just mention about failure to yield at stop sign and show letter that I am getting from that city/State (I am getting both as an overkill). :-)

will this do ? Any advice is appreciated. TIA
 
I'd say, just say a yes for question 16, and list the three "violations" in the space provided below. Just make sure you have evidence to back you up ( either the traffic ticket itself, a cert. of disposition from the court something official from the driving school you completed the course etc.). Note that having a document indicating a clean driving record is usually not enough. You can list it on the table as "Cited - Traffic Violation (Speeding)" and Disposition as "Paid fine or Contested Ticket, Paid Reduced Fine, Completed Traffic Safety Course"

(not a lawyer, just another poor soul going through the process)
 
Originally posted by mgh2001
I'd say, just say a yes for question 16, and list the three "violations" in the space provided below. Just make sure you have evidence to back you up ( either the traffic ticket itself, a cert. of disposition from the court something official from the driving school you completed the course etc.). Note that having a document indicating a clean driving record is usually not enough.
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Aye Aye thanks a lot. For the warning ticket, I have the ticket itself and was in DC. When I called the DC DMV says that they need $7 or $12 for a letter. Since it is only a warning - clearly written, I plan on not getting any letter from DC DMV but show the ticket itself and say it was a warning. The reason was also written on the ticket. Would this do or must I get the letter from DC DMV and cough up the money ? :-(
TIA
 
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