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Marijuana Violations May Result in Good Moral Character Bar for Naturalization

USCIS has issued new policy guidance clarifying good moral character requirements for naturalization. Naturalization applicants should be aware that a violation of a federal controlled substance law, including for marijuana, remains a conditional bar to establishing good moral character for … Continue reading

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Marijuana and Naturalization Denial

With the gradual trend of State Laws decriminalizing the use of Marijuana, many Americans may believe that such use would not have any legal consequences. However, if you are a permanent resident, the use of controlled substance such as marijuana … Continue reading

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Marijuana Use Still Can Lead to Denial of Naturalization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminded its officers this week that violation of federal controlled substance law, including for marijuana, is still a basis for denying naturalization. This is true, even if such activity is not unlawful under applicable … Continue reading

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USCIS Issuing Policy Guidance to Clarify that Violation of Federal Controlled Substance Law, Including Marijuana, Remains a Conditional Bar to Establishing Good Moral Character for Naturalization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that violation of federal controlled substance law, including for marijuana, remains a conditional bar to establishing good moral character (GMC) for naturalization even … Continue reading

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Naturalization and Citizenship N400 Approval for Filipino Client in El Paso Texas

CASE: N-400 (Citizenship / Naturalization) APPLICANT: Filipino LOCATION: El Paso, TX Our client contacted us in July 2018 to seek legal representation for his naturalization and citizenship N-400 application. He came to the United States from the Philippines and obtained … Continue reading

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