Category Archives: Good Moral Character (GMC)

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

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Mike Baker

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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CA7 Upholds Denial of Continuance for Petitioner with Multiple Traffic Violations

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Mike Baker

The court held that there was enough evidence before the IJ and BIA to conclude that petitioner lacked the good moral character necessary for cancellation, and that the outcome of the latest criminal proceeding was immaterial. Bd. did not err … Continue reading →

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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 Mike Baker

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 →

Posted in 7th Circuit, 7th Circuit Cases- Aliens, Denaturalization, Deportation, Deportation for Drug Crimes, Good Moral Character, Good Moral Character (GMC), Naturalization, Revoke Naturalization | 2 Comments

Cancellation of Removal/Good Moral Character/DUI Convictions-Portillo-Rendon v. Holder (7th Cir. 2011)

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mike Baker

Petitioner entered the U.S. from Mexico illegally and married another undocumented alien. Their three children are U.S. citizens. Removal proceedings began after he was convicted for DUI at least four times, for driving without a license three times, and for … Continue reading →

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Domestic Battery Conviction , Illinois and Removal, Deportation from the United States

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Mike Baker

Domestic violence and related convictions will cause immigration problems not only for individuals that have a pending application for permanent resident status (green card) with the local CIS office but also for individuals that are already permanent residents or those … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Immigration Court, Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), Deportation, Domestic battery, Good Moral Character (GMC), Naturalization N-400 applicant, Removal | Leave a comment