U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining ...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services told officers on Friday to consider several additional factors when determining ...

USCIS is shifting to a more comprehensive evaluation of 'good moral character' for citizenship applicants, moving beyond a ...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major policy shift that restores a rigorous and holistic ...

US widens citizenship rules, ordering officers to weigh conduct, taxes, jobs and community ties in 'good moral character' ...

May 7, 2019 USCIS Clarifies: Immigrants Cannot Establish Good Moral Character if Involved in State Licensed Marijuana-Related Activities Baker Donelson + Follow Contact LinkedIn ...

New USCIS Policy Guidance Alters Criminal Sentence Evaluation, Clarifies Definition of “Good Moral Character” Alexandra Holland, Melissa Manna Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Tuesday announced new policy guidance (PDF, 404 KB) implementing two decisions from the attorney general regarding how two or more DUI convictions affect ...

In a December 10 policy alert, USCIS emphasized that officers should "determine whether an 'unlawful act' is a conditional bar [to good moral character] on a case-by-case basis." ...

Citizenship and good moral character There are a number of eligibility requirements to be met to be eligible for US citizenship. One is demonstrating good moral character. In general, an applicant ...

The new policy requires officers to conduct a "holistic assessment" that goes beyond checking criminal records. According to the memo, the determination "must involve more than a cursory mechanical ...