U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services plans to take a more rigorous and holistic approach when dealing with those applying for naturalization, emphasizing good moral character reflected in positive attributes and contributions to the community.
“Evaluating aliens seeking to become naturalized is the most sacred and profound responsibility that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is charged with performing,” the agency wrote Friday in a memo to officers, The Hill reported Monday. “Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen means being an active and responsible member of society instead of just having a right to live and work in the United States.
“Among other eligibility factors, aliens applying for naturalization must demonstrate that he or she has been and continues to be an individual of good moral character [GMC]. Evaluating GMC involves more than a cursory mechanical review focused on the absence of wrongdoing. It entails a holistic assessment of an alien’s behavior, adherence to societal norms, and positive contributions that affirmatively demonstrate good moral character.”
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