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Without aggravating factors, a “simple” DUI won’t result in being removed from the U.S. But it may prevent you from becoming a U.S. citizen or adjusting your status. In order to achieve legal status in the U.S. or to become a U.S. citizen, you must have a good moral character. Any criminal history, including a simple New Jersey DUI, could affect your ability to adjust your status or to naturalize.
Generally, a single conviction will not result in an automatic denial of your application. But, if the DUI is combined with other problems, you could have a difficult time. You may have to show rehabilitation. For example, joining a support group or going to rehab.
I always order a criminal background for my clients and complete driver’s abstract, before filing any application. You want to find any issues and prepare for them, before you apply for legal status or to become a U.S. citizen. A DUI conviction 39:4-50 is one of those issues that give me pause when reviewing a client’s ability to adjust or become a U.S. citizen.
If you live out of New Jersey and received a ticket/DUI in Monmouth or Ocean Counties, you can
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