If a non-citizen participated in a political demonstration

AmericanWannabe said:
If a non-citizen participated in a political demonstration that pretty much contradict US foreign policy, can he still be eligible for natualization, especially, if get gets an arrest record?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/01/11/gaza.rally.new.york/index.html


NEW YORK (CNN) -- At least nine protesters were arrested in a pro-Palestinian rally Sunday afternoon in New York that injured seven police officers, authorities said.
Click to expand...

Yes, he can still be eligible. And it depends on the charges.-:D
 
AmericanWannabe said:
If a non-citizen participated in a political demonstration that pretty much contradict US foreign policy, can he still be eligible for natualization, especially, if get gets an arrest record?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/01/11/gaza.rally.new.york/index.html


NEW YORK (CNN) -- At least nine protesters were arrested in a pro-Palestinian rally Sunday afternoon in New York that injured seven police officers, authorities said.
Click to expand...

Political demonstration (non-violent) by itself is a right allowed as freedom of speech amendment. It is afforded to all resident of USA. It has no bearing on a naturalization application.

Now if violence is involved that is a different matter. Each and any arrest has to be explained by the petitioner in his/her application. The IO will have to make a decision on an individual basis.

vik_b

I am just a layman not a lawyer. Pleas use my comments at your risk.

PD 7/29/08
FP 8/23/08
IL 10/15/08
ID 11/20/08
OD 11/20/08
 
I'm staying away from any politically hot demonstrations that may lead to potential arrests until I become a citizen. I don't want to jeopardise anything.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top