mariomanya
New Member
My jurisdiction is: Massachusetts
Hi,
I was approved for a green card and got my permanent resident card as of February 2008, on March of 2008 I got arrested for a DUI, my BAC was .15; no accident or injuries. I was charged with DUI, reckless driving and marked lane violation. This was my first arrest ever for any reason. I pleaded not contest and was put on probation for a year for the DUI charge,the reckless driving charge and marked lane violation charge were dropped. I was also required to pay fines;attend 4 AA meetings and complete a driver alcohol education program which I since have finished. After the year is up the case will then be dismissed. My questions are the following:
1) I need to travel to South America by the end of 2009, by then my probation will be done and my case dismissed. Will I have any trouble at the port of entry and be denied re-entry? Should I carry the court disposition papers with me? Should I wait to try and become a citizen or will I be ok?
2) I understand that 1 Dui is not considered a CIMT but the max possible jail time here in MA is 2 1/2 years if convicted, although I did no jail time will this be grounds for possible deportation.
3) My green card was based on marriage and I will be eligible to apply for citizenship in 3 years. Will this be a problem when applying? Should I wait for 5 years instead?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Hi,
I was approved for a green card and got my permanent resident card as of February 2008, on March of 2008 I got arrested for a DUI, my BAC was .15; no accident or injuries. I was charged with DUI, reckless driving and marked lane violation. This was my first arrest ever for any reason. I pleaded not contest and was put on probation for a year for the DUI charge,the reckless driving charge and marked lane violation charge were dropped. I was also required to pay fines;attend 4 AA meetings and complete a driver alcohol education program which I since have finished. After the year is up the case will then be dismissed. My questions are the following:
1) I need to travel to South America by the end of 2009, by then my probation will be done and my case dismissed. Will I have any trouble at the port of entry and be denied re-entry? Should I carry the court disposition papers with me? Should I wait to try and become a citizen or will I be ok?
2) I understand that 1 Dui is not considered a CIMT but the max possible jail time here in MA is 2 1/2 years if convicted, although I did no jail time will this be grounds for possible deportation.
3) My green card was based on marriage and I will be eligible to apply for citizenship in 3 years. Will this be a problem when applying? Should I wait for 5 years instead?
Thanks in advance for any replies.