Child support problems can affect naturalization when USCIS finds that an applicant willfully failed or refused to support dependents. Owing arrears does not necessarily produce the same result in every case. Payment history, court orders, ability to pay, current compliance,... Read More

Owing taxes does not automatically prevent every permanent resident from becoming a U.S. citizen. But unfiled tax returns, failure to pay taxes as required, inaccurate filings, and unresolved tax problems can affect good moral character. Applicants with tax debt should... Read More

A good moral character denial does not always mean permanent ineligibility for U.S. citizenship. The next step depends on exactly what USCIS found, whether a statutory bar applies, the timing of the conduct, and whether the denial should be challenged... Read More