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N400 Naturalization Question
First of all, thank you in advance for your assistance.
I'm filling the N400 naturalization application and on Section 10 - General Question #1: Have you ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen (in writing or any other way)?
I do recall filling a job application saying that I was a US citizen which I was not.
Question #5: Do you know federal, state, local taxes? I owe county taxes for the house I owe. I'm making these payments through my monthly mortgage payment.
Question #16: Have you ever been arrested, cited, etc?
I have two traffic tickets, the last one was more than four years ago. Do I need to check the YES box and list them?
Once again, thank you for helping me with these questions. If I could get a clarification for these questions that would be great. Thank you so much :-).
I want to send the application as soon as possible. Will my application be denied for making false statement about not be a citizen while applying?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: N400 Naturalization Question
Dear Sir/Madame:
This is a case where you must definitely meet with an attorney and review carefully your application for naturalization. Making a false statement about citizenship can not only result in a denial of the application, but set you up for removal from this country. You cannot lie either on the application as that is just as serious. I have seen many cases where people tried to do their own cases like this without really getting the legal advice they should have and wound up in deportation proceedings. I urge you to find a qualified attorney and really look carefully at whether you are even eligible under the circumstances to apply for citizenship.
Re: N400 Naturalization Question
If a person falsely claims US citizenship, he's inadmissible as well as deportable, but this harsh result is only for claims made after Septebmer 30, 1996. Also, there is an exception for minors in some instances and a couple of other limited exceptions.
If you're not in arrears on your taxes, then I would say you don't own any government any taxes.
Other issues must be responded to honestly.
I would be happy to help you out if you contact me offline. Check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com or email me at [email protected].
Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization
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Re: N400 Naturalization Question
Don't lie and you should have an attorney for the reasons the other lawyers cited. If you are located in Orange, San Diego or Imperial counties, you can email me your contact info, so we can discuss your particular situation. There is no charge for consultation.
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