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Naturalization and Child Support Payments

Divorces can have far reaching effects on naturalization, and one possible effect concerns nonpayment of child support. Most often this problem surfaces when a permanent resident files  citizenship without the assistance of an immigration attorney. After all,  how complicated can it be to fill out the government form, right? Unfortunately, it is not just about filling in the form. Among other considerations, there is the matter of demonstrating “good moral character.” While there is no statutory or regulatory definition, the term generally means character that measures up to the standards of average citizens of the community in which the applicant resides. Please share your thoughts on this by posting a comment below. … Read entire article »

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Naturalization Guide: Basic Eligibility Requirements

Naturalization Guide: Basic Eligibility Requirements

Naturalization Guide For Applying for US Citizenship This naturalization guide was written to provide the reader with the basic eligibility requirements to apply for naturalization. Naturalization Guide – Good Moral Character Requirement All applicants for naturalization must be of good moral character. Certain crimes and bad acts, even though not resulting in a criminal conviction, may make one ineligible to naturalize for lack of good moral character. In addition some crimes or acts may be sufficient cause to … Read entire article »

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Haitian TPS Finally a Reality

Haiti Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designation Announced Yesterday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that she was designating Haiti  for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a move that will make many Haitian nationals  eligible for U.S. immigration benefits. Eligible Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010 will be  able to apply for protection and authorization to work. TPS Status for Haiti and it nationals living in the United States has been tossed about by the government over the past decade but now it is finally a reality. Please share your thoughts on this by posting a comment below. … Read entire article »

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Citizenship for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces

Immigration laws have attempted to recognize the service of those in the US military by enacting laws to help members of the Armed Forces become citizens. These laws apply to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Coast Guard, certain Reserve components of the National Guard, and selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve. What are you going to do with this information right now? … Read entire article »

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Naturalization: Good Moral Character Requirement

While it is true that there is a great deal of ambiguity surrounding the meaning of the term ‘Good Moral Character’ in the context of obtaining U.S. Citizenship by Naturalization, there are some crimes and bad acts that may prevent one from obtaining U.S. citizenship. It is important to understand that there two areas of consideration that the agency takes into account when making a determination in granting/denying naturalization. What about you? What do you think? … Read entire article »

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