Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

Denial of citizenship

I have been in the country since 1998. I have three Dwi convictions (including a felony 3rd in 10) and 2 possession charges. I was denied the citizenship because I'm a person of not ''good moral character'' adn because I'm a habitual drunkard. Plus me being on probation also makes me in-eligible for U.S citizenship. When can I re-apply for that again? What do I need to do to prove a good moral character?


Asked on 1/07/09, 4:32 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Denial of citizenship

I'd say in another, perhaps, five years or so after you've sucessfully gotten off probation and can demonstrate that in the interim you have accrued no further convictions for any offenses of any kind, that you could then reapply, and, if you can satisfactorily demonstrate to the USCIS the foregoing, that you may convince them that you in fact do have the requisite "good moral character" for U.S. citizenship.

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Answered on 1/07/09, 4:48 pm
Marc Seguinot Seguinot & Associates, P.C.

Re: Denial of citizenship

You are a very lucky person because considering your convictions, you would have been detained, and not because of bad moral character. Normally you should wait at least another 5 years before applying. Depending on what the charges exactly are, and if you are rehabilitated, you will have a better chance the farther back your convictions lie. Good luck!

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Answered on 1/07/09, 8:33 pm
Marc Seguinot Seguinot & Associates, P.C.

Re: Denial of citizenship

You are a very lucky person because considering your convictions, you would have been detained, and not because of bad moral character. Normally you should wait at least another 5 years before applying. Depending on what the charges exactly are, and if you are rehabilitated, you will have a better chance the farther back your convictions lie. Good luck!

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Answered on 1/07/09, 8:33 pm


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