Category Archives: Good Moral Character

Drug trafficking prior to naturalization interview precluded good moral character: U.S. v. Suarez 7th Cir Denaturalization/Good Moral Character Requirement 12-21-2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

In U.S. v. Suarez, 2011 WL 6382155 (7th Cir. 2011), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a decision by the U.S. District Court which revoked the defendant’s previously accorded naturalization pursuant to INA § 340(a) [8 … Continue reading →

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Cancellation of Removal/Good Moral Character/false claim of citizenship

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Issue: Petitioner Muratoski challenges BIA’s interpretation of the regulation regarding the exception to an adverse finding of good moral character based on a false claim of citizenship (8 U.S.C. § 1101(f); Matter of Guadarrama de Contreras, 24 I. & N. … Continue reading →

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Direct Filing N-400 Application for Naturalization

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

The Direct Mail Program for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, took effect on January 22, 2009. As of that date, all nonmilitary applicants must submit Form N-400, and any related supplements, to one of two lockbox addresses, based on where … Continue reading →

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Naturalization application Form N-400

Posted on March 25, 2008 by

Discussion of Form N-400 (Part-by-Part) (a) Part 1: Information About You. (1) Introduction. Part One of the application contains applicant biographic information that you must verify during the examination. In this part of the examination you must determine that the … Continue reading →

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Physical Presence, Naturalization

Posted on March 24, 2008 by

1. Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence2. Continuity of Residence3. Residency: Jurisdiction4. Physical Presence5. Good Moral Character6. Attachment to the Constitution English and Civics (a) Introduction . Section 316(a) of the Act provides that “except as otherwise provided in this title,” … Continue reading →

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Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence, Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization

Posted on March 24, 2008 by

1. Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence2. Continuity of Residence3. Residency: Jurisdiction4. Physical Presence5. Good Moral Character6. Attachment to the Constitution, English and Civics Naturalization applicants must establish that they were “Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence”. Every applicant for naturalization must … Continue reading →

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Continuity of Residence within US, Naturalization eligibility

Posted on March 24, 2008 by

1. Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence2. Continuity of Residence3. Residency: Jurisdiction4. Physical Presence5. Good Moral Character6. Attachment to the Constitution English and Civics Continuity of Residence: Continuous residence within the United States for five years immediately preceding the application and … Continue reading →

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Good Moral Character (GMC), Naturalization N-400 application, Chicago District Office, Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)

Posted on March 24, 2008 by

Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence Continuity of Residence Residency: Jurisdiction Physical Presence Good Moral Character Attachment to the Constitution English language proficiency and knowledge of United States history and government. Naturalization applicants are required by law to appear in person … Continue reading →

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