Why Citizenship Application May Be Denied (Form N-400)

 

Many people attempt to fill in this Form N-400 on their own, and then have no real idea why they were denied.

Here are the top 7 reasons why U.S. Citizenship application may be denied.

1. Selective Service:

Males between ages 18 and 26 are required to register for Selective Service.  If a U.S. Citizenship applicant has failed to do so, his case may be denied.  The time to refile would usually be at age 31.

2. Fraud Before Green Card:
Immigration takes a look back at a naturalization applicant’s whole history.  If the officer determines that a Green Card was issued (even many years before) in a fraudulent manner, citizenship may be denied.  Even if the fraud was an innocent mistake, the case can be denied.

3. Criminal History:

When applying for U.S. Citizenship, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will obtain the individual’s bio-metrics and then run a background check to see if they have committed any crimes in the U.S. or their home country.

4. Lying or Making Mistakes on the N-400:

Even if an innocent mistake is made on the application, the individual will most likely be denied citizenship. This commonly happens with questions involving the applicant’s criminal history. Since they were not convicted they might check the “NO” box when asked about being arrested, and that could be viewed as potential fraud.

5. Tax Problems:

People who have been in the country for a period of time and are not paying taxes or have outstanding problems with the IRS will most likely be denied.

6.Child Support:

Very similar to the delinquent taxpayer, one who fails to make timely child support payments could find himself staring at a denial of his N-400.

7. Failing the English Test:

Applicants do not need to have complete mastery over the English language, but it is vital that they know the basics and can have simple conversations. People who are over the age of 55 who have been in the country with a Green Card for over 15 years are exempt from this rule.

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