Citizenship denied for lack of good moral character

[lbluemoonl 5]

get the professional to agree that if he doesn't win the appeal on the first shot, he waives his fee, and second, make sure you get a fee estimate in case you do win.

That's on my discussion list.

[Boiler 43,435]

I would save my money and wait the 3 years.

It would not surprise me if a Lawyer said the same thing. I would be worried if they said otherwise.

Edited September 15, 2011 by Boiler

[lbluemoonl 5]

I would save my money and wait the 3 years.

It would not surprise me if a Lawyer said the same thing. I would be worried if they said otherwise.

That's probably what I'm going to do. However, I kept my appointment with my attorny for tomorrow since it's a free consultation. That wouldn't hurt to get his opinion as well.

[KarenG 1]

Boy Bluemoon, I bet that's the last time you'll post on here again!! Wow

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Boy Bluemoon, I bet that's the last time you'll post on here again!! Wow

By the time he is finished, he will be the go to expert on this subject. Hopefully, he will visit this (his) thread from time to time, and keep us posted.

[lbluemoonl 5]

By the time he is finished, he will be the go to expert on this subject. Hopefully, he will visit this (his) thread from time to time, and keep us posted.

Just for your info, Im a woman! I assume you didn't read the earlier posts which is fine because you didn't miss anything! and yes, I'll keep you all posted about my decision and the final result.

@Karen: No. That's not the last time and it won't be. I don't mind to share, discuss and ask questions if I need to. Peace.

[limenaluv91 34]

I don't know much but I do agree, maybe you misread the question, but you should've definitely made the intent of stating what you did. When my dad filed for naturalization last March, he had had a dismissed stop sign violation, but he still marked that area because it falls under detained. Meaning, you were stopped. Just because you didn't have the handcuffs on you doesn't mean you were not detained or wrong in doing something. I do believe you can reopen the case, and ask a lawyer, a good one (not one of those who you call and an answering machine picks up with the hope they'll return your call) in order to make sure they can help you. If they gave you a form of appeal use it wisely, Im sure theres a way to explain

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Just for your info, Im a woman! I assume you didn't read the earlier posts which is fine because you didn't miss anything! and yes, I'll keep you all posted about my decision and the final result.

@Karen: No. That's not the last time and it won't be. I don't mind to share, discuss and ask questions if I need to. Peace.

Sorry. I was using the generic nonspecific pronoun under the current politically correct rules. Since I am male, I should use he when using a non-gender specific pronoun, as you should use she.

[lbluemoonl 5]

I don't know much but I do agree, maybe you misread the question, but you should've definitely made the intent of stating what you did. When my dad filed for naturalization last March, he had had a dismissed stop sign violation, but he still marked that area because it falls under detained. Meaning, you were stopped. Just because you didn't have the handcuffs on you doesn't mean you were not detained or wrong in doing something. I do believe you can reopen the case, and ask a lawyer, a good one (not one of those who you call and an answering machine picks up with the hope they'll return your call) in order to make sure they can help you. If they gave you a form of appeal use it wisely, Im sure theres a way to explain

Yes, and like I said before that was MY mistake. As far as lawer goes, I don't know this guy yet but I will see him tomorrow. I'm not sure if he is the type I want to hire but I'll find out tomorrow. I need a lawer anyway and that would be a good idea to start looking for a good one from now.. Thanks for your comment.

Edited September 16, 2011 by lbluemoonl

[lbluemoonl 5]

Sorry. I was using the generic nonspecific pronoun under the current politically correct rules. Since I am male, I should use he when using a non-gender specific pronoun, as you should use she.

Got it. Peace.

[fazmo 24]

I don't think anyone here is trying to shoot personal attacks. People are helping in different ways. To be honest, I like JustBob. His replies always go straight to the point and they are true. USCIS officers probably think the same JustBob does. That's the reality.

And the OP threw her problem out there and invited ppl to come and discuss. You can't insist to hear only what you WANT to hear. So I think you should be thankful for any comments. At least you weren't ignored, ppl concerned and spent their time for you.

How on earth does calling fellow member a thief is not a personal attack. I like JustBob too and he is a good contributor in this forum; but today, with all due respect, he is out of line - way out of line. I was looking if those personal attacks from respected members would attract any attention from our moderators. I was pleased to see one of them giving warnings against personal attacks. Fairness and general forum policy should not waived from any member no matter how we like him/her or how much he/she contributes. The OP, in his original post, mentioned that he misunderstood the question. He repeated that by saying it was not in his/her intention to hide anything. Any reasonable person would take the OP's word for that. Even if you don't believe the OP's story, do not judge or call him/her names. Offer your help and politely mention the mistakes of the OP, if any. There are many ways to show the OP the terrible mistake he/she has done. Calling him/her names is not one of them.

OP, as stated, this could have been far more worse as the IO could cite misrepresentation in their denial letter. I would just wait the 3 years and file again through a lawyer.

[crazykuya73 16]

Hey bluemoon...

I read some of the comments you recieved here and some of them were pretty harsh. We all make mistakes in life and its important we learn from them. Wish you the best of luck and you do what's best for you.

[limenaluv91 34]

Its all okay, don't worry. Just take it calmly. I know this is a long process and we all come here to seek some type of anxiety relief/information. Just keep us posted

[Richie Rich 70]

What you said was wrong and I was correcting it, people are deported for many more reasons other then terrorism. It does not matter if you are married to a US citizen if you do something wrong you can be deported.

Inky --I am just adding my two cents here --a person can be deported if they commit a felony . What the guy did was a misdemeanor and cannot be deported for that . Felony like drugs , murder and possession of a weapon is instant deportation . Many persons with misdemeanors like petty theft, speeding ticket does not warrant deportation .

[Richie Rich 70]

You have been detained for shoplifting, charged with petty theft and paid the fine. You did not do that because you were accused mistakenly, but because you were guilty as charged. You are a thief.

Yet you did not disclose this, wrongfully assuming the Feds are too stupid to find out within a comprehensive FBI background test.

Tell you what: if I had been the I.O. I would have seen this as a deliberate misrepresentation and declared you a persona non grata for the rest of your natural life. If I were you, I would thank my god for sparing me deportation and keep my mouth shut for another 3 years. If I was the judge getting your complaint on my table, I would order you deported before going to the bathroom.

You apparently have no idea how lucky you got.

JUST BOB --where did u get your ''information '' about deportation from ? Stop sweating out the man . A person will not get deported for a misdemeanor . He is asking for advise not criticism . Besides I do not think you are legally qualified to give such advise .