Naturalization and Child Support Payments

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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. Read the rest of this entry »

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