Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I came to this country when I was 24 via a K1 visa ( fianc� visa), at the time however I didn't signed up for the selective services. My status however didn't change untill I was 26. To a legally permanent resident... Now I'm elegible for citizenship could this prevent me from getting my citizenship?


Asked on 4/16/12, 9:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

It is a non-statutory, discretionary finding of lack of good moral character (for naturalization purposes) if you obtained your greencard by the age of 26 and knowingly did not register for selective service. Therefore, it would be the USCIS Officer's decision as to whether or not he/she believes you knowingly failed to register once you became a LPR at the age of 26.

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Answered on 4/16/12, 10:26 am


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