Citizenship denied for lack of good moral character

[lbluemoonl 5]

Hi everyone

I have an issue with the department of immigration. I applied for naturalization in may and now they issued me a denial which I wish to appeal. I just want to know what are the chances to win the appeal in my case.

On June 2004 I had petty incident at Ko'hls for $15. I wasnt taken to the police station niether handcuffed or fingerprinted but got a ticket for it, went to the court, paid the fine and they told me the case is dissmised and it will be removed from my records. When I applied for n400 I did not include any document regarding that matter and said no to the question, have you ever been arrested. I think I was totaly misunderstood about the definition of "being arrested". I didn't intentionaly lie. Now my notice says you were arrested and your application is denied because of lack of good moral character. However, it also note that I can apply for citizenship again in three years. I want to file for an appeal but my question is do I have a chance to win an appeal? I am going to hire an attorny for this matter but want to get some opinions from others as well..

It's been 7 years since that incident and I haven't had any legal problem since then/2004. Now i'm married and have a child. I'm a college student and promoted at my job. I am also a military spouse. what are the chances they will consider my appeal? Any input is very appreciated.

Edited September 15, 2011 by lbluemoonl

[lbluemoonl 5]

Anybody?..

[Little_My 464]

Someone who knows more about these kids of situations is gonna respond to you - but you have to give people time to notice your post. Try to remember that this is not a paid forum where immigration experts get paid to stay online to give advice on these issues.. Members are happy to help, but they're not on call 24/7. I hope you'll get some help with your situation, and I am sure you will. Just be a bit more patient.

[Inky 1,110]

You need a lawyer, doubt you can re-open it though since they said you can apply again in 3 years.

[lbluemoonl 5]

You need a lawyer, doubt you can re-open it though since they said you can apply again in 3 years.

Along with the notice that they sent me, there is an appeal form as well. I have 30 days to apply for it if I decide to.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

You have been detained for shoplifting, charged with petty theft and paid the fine. You did not do that because you were accused mistakenly, but because you were guilty as charged. You are a thief.

Yet you did not disclose this, wrongfully assuming the Feds are too stupid to find out within a comprehensive FBI background test.

Tell you what: if I had been the I.O. I would have seen this as a deliberate misrepresentation and declared you a persona non grata for the rest of your natural life. If I were you, I would thank my god for sparing me deportation and keep my mouth shut for another 3 years. If I was the judge getting your complaint on my table, I would order you deported before going to the bathroom.

You apparently have no idea how lucky you got.

[Shakil 4]

Definitely agree with @JustBob.. It says clearly that you have to mention everything even if were not arrested.. What you did was just stupid and you are lucky to get out of it. Wait 3 years atleast and then apply and make sure you disclose EVERYTHING.. Remember withholding information is a lie too..

[v333k 59]

+1 JustBob.

Although his words seem to be harsh - but they are true to the last word.

[lbluemoonl 5]

You have been detained for shoplifting, charged with petty theft and paid the fine. You did not do that because you were accused mistakenly, but because you were guilty as charged. You are a thief.

Yet you did not disclose this, wrongfully assuming the Feds are too stupid to find out within a comprehensive FBI background test.

Tell you what: if I had been the I.O. I would have seen this as a deliberate misrepresentation and declared you a persona non grata for the rest of your natural life. If I were you, I would thank my god for sparing me deportation and keep my mouth shut for another 3 years. If I was the judge getting your complaint on my table, I would order you deported before going to the bathroom.You apparently have no idea how lucky you got.

WOW,first of all you are very rude and mean and your post is very ignorant. You don't need to personally attack someone with your opinions.

I didn't steal( Exchanded my item myself without going to the customer service.) I was 18 and that was very stupid. I didn't hide anything intentionally. I thought since I was NOT arrested then the answer to the question is NO. And I was wrong. Now I wantet to know what are my options. And just for your info, once you are married to a U.S-BORN Citizen, you won't get deported unless some serious homland security issues like terrorisim is the case. Besides if YOU think you are a good example of a good moral character, you better have some respect for someone who's husband is a Physician-Soldier and is putting his life for fighting for YOU and YOUR country.

[Inky 1,110]

. And just for your info, once you are married to a U.S-BORN Citizen, you won't get deported unless some serious homland security issues like terrorisim is the case. .

Actually...... that isn't true. People are deported for MANY more reasons other than terrorism and they are married to US citizens.

A veteran just had his wife deported back to Germany suppose you didn't read that story?

[lbluemoonl 5]

Actually...... that isn't true. People are deported for MANY more reasons other than terrorism and they are married to US citizens.

A veteran just had his wife deported back to Germany suppose you didn't read that story?

She was an illigal immigrant and I'm not. The guy brought her to the U.S. illegally and I came to U.S with green card. So yes. I know that story.

[Inky 1,110]

She was an illigal immigrant and I'm not. The guy brought her to the U.S. illegally and I came to U.S with green card. So yes. I know that story.

No he brought her to the US legally she came in on a tourist visa. They were given information that this was OK to do even though it was not and it back fired on them. That is NOT terrorism and they were married AND!!!!!!!! she did not enter illegally.

[lbluemoonl 5]

No he brought her to the US legally she came in on a tourist visa. They were given information that this was OK to do even though it was not and it back fired on them. That is NOT terrorism and they were married AND!!!!!!!! she did not enter illegally.

whatever the reason was it's not the same issue in my case. No deportation has been issued for me and I have no reason to be worried about that. Just a denial citizenship which I can apply again in 3 yrs. So none of those that you mentioned are my concerns. Thanks for your comment though!

[Inky 1,110]

whatever the reason was it's not the same issue in my case. No deportation has been issued for me and I have no reason to be worried about that. Just a denial citizenship which I can apply again in 3 yrs. So none of those that you mentioned are my concerns. Thanks for your comment though!

What you said was wrong and I was correcting it, people are deported for many more reasons other then terrorism. It does not matter if you are married to a US citizen if you do something wrong you can be deported.

[lbluemoonl 5]

What you said was wrong and I was correcting it, people are deported for many more reasons other then terrorism. It does not matter if you are married to a US citizen if you do something wrong you can be deported.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.