Q: LPR 8 yrs now, I had a DV case dismissed, with a 2 year restraining order against, Can i put in my citizenship now?
I was never convicted. The case was dropped. I had GMC ever since i became an LPR. Will a disposition letter help? How long should i wait if ever? And can i sponsor my wife a green card?
A: To make a precise determination of what can be done for you, an in person consultation is necessary. If you had a DV case dismissed, but had a 2 year restraining order against you, that means you had Civil Restraints against you, so that is not a dismissal, but it means instead of a Final Restraining Order, (the violation of which is criminal) you had Civil Restraints, there violation of which would not be criminal. Trump is now President.Immigration is a very complex area of law. It is a lot more than merely filling out forms. You need to retain an immigration attorney to handle all immigration proceedings. This prevents errors that can sometimes prove costly and may even be irreversible. You should always seek to obtain the best attorney that you can afford and not let geographic restrictions stand in the way. Some immigration attorneys will charge a consultation fee, however those that do so, will give full credit if you retain their law firm. Do not let geographic restrictions prevent you from obtaining the best possible attorney. Good luck.
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