Q: Permanent resident for 42 years applying for the US Citizenship with an arrest record. Can you help?
I want to apply for the US Citizenship. I am a Permanent Resident for the last 42 years. I was arrested about 50 years ago in Calumet City, IL, south-west suburb of Chicago. The FBI database shows the following information about my arrest:
1-ARRESTED OR RECEIVED 1971/07/21
AGENCY-POLICE DEPARTMENT CALUMET CITY (IL0161700)
AGENCY CASE-3794
CHARGE 1-SOL W/O RGSTRN
COURT- ()
CHARGE-SOL W/O RGSTRN
$40 & 5 EXPARTE 9-24-71
I need to attach an original or court certified arrest report and an official certified statement from the arresting agency or applicable court confirming that no charges were filed with my N-400 application. I need help with obtaining the above documents.
Can you help me?
A: Yes, we can help you request your records. Please contact our office if you have questions. Thank you.
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