CASE: N-400 (Citizenship / Naturalization)
APPLICANT: Ecuadorian
LOCATION: Cleveland, OH
Our client contacted us in January 2017 to seek legal representation for his naturalization and citizenship N-400 application. He came to the United States from Ecuador and obtained his green card in January 2008. He had a “physical control of vehicle while under the influence” conviction in 2015 and was wondering if this will be a problem regarding the 5-year “good moral character” requirement for citizenship. We explained that we have to explain that he had good moral character despite this, and promised that we’ll submit a brief to the local CIS once the interview is scheduled.
Once retained, his N-400 application was filed on February 13, 2017 with all supporting documents. Prior to his citizenship interview, our office prepared him at our office. We prepared the said “good moral character” brief and submitted it before the interview, and also at the interview in person. On May 9, 2017, our client appeared at the Cleveland, OH USCIS office for his naturalization interview. Attorney Sung Hee (Glen) Yu accompanied our client as well. Our client answered all questions correctly and passed his naturalization and citizenship interview. Eventually, his application was approved on May 30, 2017. His oath taking is scheduled in which he will become a naturalized U.S. Citizen.