Applied for ILR... then received a court notice

[krcran06]

Two traffic offenses for driving not in coordination with my license and invalid insurance. Officers statement includes that I do have a USA license which is not valid as its been more than a year (didn't realize) and I am a named person on the insurance.

Per the criminality rules I had submitted my application before I was charged (the accident happened the same week the application went off) so I did not have anything for 24 months before. I am also a teacher and youth sports coach so I know I have multiple clean CRB's over the last 2 years that were submitted with my application.

I have been advised by friends to plead guilty but appear in court to explain the circumstances and that fact my financial situation is difficult now as we spent all our savings on fixing the two vehicles involved.

I am concerned pleading guilty will affect my ILR although it has already been submitted before any of this went through. I am sick to my stomach with worry and the fact they may not even look at the application for months doesn't help! (Although they did take the money right away)

[malathil]

Two traffic offenses for driving not in coordination with my license and invalid insurance. Officers statement includes that I do have a USA license which is not valid as its been more than a year (didn't realize) and I am a named person on the insurance.

Per the criminality rules I had submitted my application before I was charged (the accident happened the same week the application went off) so I did not have anything for 24 months before. I am also a teacher and youth sports coach so I know I have multiple clean CRB's over the last 2 years that were submitted with my application.

I have been advised by friends to plead guilty but appear in court to explain the circumstances and that fact my financial situation is difficult now as we spent all our savings on fixing the two vehicles involved.

I am concerned pleading guilty will affect my ILR although it has already been submitted before any of this went through. I am sick to my stomach with worry and the fact they may not even look at the application for months doesn't help! (Although they did take the money right away)

If your case is not recorded by the police, then you will be fine. Otherwise it is at the mercy of the case worker. There were people who were at similar situation and got their ILR. I wish you good luck.

[krcran06]

My first visa came through in days (sent off on a Monday, received back on a Wednesday from the NY office!)... we think this partially may have to do with myself being MOD vetted before for research and family connections in the government and military....

Now just need to get this court case settled... it may help I have a city police officer appearing as my character witness (although with it all going on I am convinced I will end up with an ulcer by Christmas)