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The US Virgin Islands is still part of the US, but of course immigration officers usually take an interest in people returning to the mainland from parts of the US not attached to the mainland. If an immigration officer inspects you and ask questions, there is a likelihood that he or she would be satisfied with your explanation as long as there is reason to believe that the UK citizen will indeed go home. If you go through with your honeymoon plans, your UK citizen citizen spouse should have proof of a return ticket to the UK within the 90 days. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.

If the criminal complaint was dismissed because your wife withdrew her complaint, it is likely that the event will not stand in the way of naturalization eligibility, but more information is needed in order to fully assess the impact of that conduct and that arrest upon naturalization eligibility. There really is no substitute for having an immigration attorney review the disposition documents relating to the arrest in order to be able to advise about these issues (and note that court-certified copies of all disposition documents will be required to be supplied to the USCIS as part of the naturalization application process).

Yes, of course, if they are otherwise qualified. It takes about a year and sometimes longer. There are a variety of forms that need to be submitted to various government agencies. Feel free to contact me if you want a board certified immigration lawyer to handle it.