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An arrest by itself is not a conviction. *Criminal Naturalization Application* The Naturalization Application must be filed. If done properly, it will take a few months to receive the fingerprinting notice, and then several more months to receive the naturalization interview to obtain U.S. Citizenship. Shortly thereafter, if approved, you will have the swearing in ceremony to become a U.S. Citizen. Please note that many people find themselves getting the application denied or being placed into deportation/removal proceedings because of past conduct. Because there is past criminal history involved in this Naturalization application, there is certainly the risk and possibility that the application could result in the issuance of the Notice to Appear for deportation/removal proceedings. However, if done properly, there is a reasonable chance of success and the law permits an approval on this type of application.

Generally, a U.S. Citizen may marry a husband abroad and then apply abroad for "consular processing" to enable him to be able to travel to the U.S. and be a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"). An alternative to this is for the couple to file for a fianc? visa to enable the fianc? to enter the U.S. for the purpose of getting married within the required time and then apply for "adjustment of status" to enable him to be a Lawful Permanent Resident. Immigration authorities are inconsistent in the amount of time needed for either of these steps, and other considerations may dictate whether one choice may be more appropriate than the other for a particular couple.