What Does “Good Moral Character” Mean?
Good moral character means: You did not lie to the INS when you got your permanent residence. You intend to be a good citizen, pay taxes and have registered (or intend to register) for the military if you are a male between your 18th and 26th birthdays. You have not committed certain crimes. If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime or have a pending criminal case talk to a lawyer or a community agency before filling out your citizenship application. You are not involved in illegal activity such as drug use and trafficking, prostitution or gambling. You are not a current member of the Communist party or Nazi party. If any of the above apply to you, get legal counsel before filling out your application. Do I Have To Know How To Speak and Write English? Yes, (unless you meet certain age and residency exemptions or you are physically unable to do so and are granted a waiver by the INS) your spoken and written English will be tested. You will also need to pass a basic test on U.S.
Good moral character means: You did not lie to the INS when you got your permanent residence. You intend to be a good citizen, pay taxes and have registered (or intend to register) for the military if you are a male between your 18th and 26th birthdays. You have not committed certain crimes. If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime or have a pending criminal case talk to a lawyer or a community agency before filling out your citizenship application. You are not involved in illegal activity such as drug use and trafficking, prostitution or gambling. You are not a current member of the Communist party or Nazi party. If any of the above apply to you, get legal counsel before filling out your application. Do I Have To Know How To Speak and Write English? Yes, (unless you meet certain age and residency exemptions or you are physically unable to do so and are granted a waiver by the INS) your spoken and written English will be tested. You will also need to pass a basic test on U.S.
