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While the arrest will not sink your application, CIS has become increasingly difficult with the requirement of establishing good moral character (GMC) as it relates to your application for naturalization. The government has made increasing use of the discretionary GMC denials for anyone who has "committed an act that reflects poorly on one's moral character." So what I would suggest is that you consult with a knowledgeable attorney who can provide you the kind of advice you will need to move forward. The right attorney will guide you and let you know the difficulties that come with the submission of the application. The wrong attorney will tell you that it is no big deal and it to be too concerned about it. Choose wisely and if you have any doubt, ask questions. The application fee alone is $680 and that is too much to spend on an application fee if you do not understand the concerns raised with regards to your arrest. Good luck, this is a winnable case if handled correctly.

Although the time for getting help from an immigration attorney should have been at the moment you learned that ICE sought to remove/deport you, you still should be able to get relief. A U.S. Citizen is not subject to removal/deportation, although in some instances, such as where fraud it alleged to have taken place in the naturalization process, a U.S. Citizen may be subjected to a formal denaturalization process. My firm's practice is exclusively immigration law, but does not include the type of immigration issues you raised.