Good Moral Character | NJ Naturalization Attorney

Check out our latest video on Youtube on the concept of Good Moral Character (“GMC”). Some people are often surprised to learn that GMC does not only mean not having an arrest record. GMC is a very broad, expansive term that can change de… Read More
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Permanent Bars to Good Moral Character for Citizenship

The concept of good moral character (“GMC”) is one of the most important principles of immigration law and practice. Good moral character can arise in a number of scenarios, including applications for citizenship, permanent residence, as… Read More
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Don't Gamble With US Citizenship | Underage Gambling Charges in New Jersey

While many minors are aware, or should be aware, that underage gambling is against the law, foreign-born minors may be exposed to additional collateral immigration consequences that are not as well known. While the offense is not found in or classifi… Read More
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N-400 Issues: Effect of Selective Service Registration on US Citizenship Application

If you are a male, registering for the Selective Service System (SSS) is a very important requirement for United States Citizenship. A deliberate and conscious failure to do so will cause a naturalization application to be denied by USCIS. The reason… Read More
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Can my N-400 citizenship application be denied for lying at the interview?

This is obviously a big no-no, to say the least. One should never want to lie or make any affirmative misrepresentations to the government when applying for US citizenship. If a notario, consultant, or even attorney advises you to lie, conceal, or hi… Read More
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