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I am filling out the N-400 application for naturalization. I received a traffic ticket for unlawfully passing a public service vehicle in October 2023, which resulted in a Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC). I have not had any other traffic violations or legal infractions. In the "Criminal... View More 
answered on Feb 25, 2025
Hi! Yes, this will not disqualify you for naturalization but you should disclose this and any other citations, arrests, fines etc. You should get the certified copy of this record by requesting it to the court. Do not send the original if applying by mail but keep it for your interview. If you have... View More
I am a U.S. citizen with parents who are green card holders from India. My parents, aged 87 and 79.5, left the U.S. in 2018 due to health issues and knee replacement surgeries which required them to stay in India. Their green cards remain valid until 2027. They intend to return for a short visit to... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
Hello! So it is important to know if your parents want to keep their residency or not. If yes, and they have evidence to show that the “abandonment” of their residency was for something outside of their control (such as the health issues you mention), they can apply for a returning resident... View More
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