{"id":632,"date":"2023-05-08T11:25:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T18:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=632"},"modified":"2023-05-18T11:28:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:28:40","slug":"3-common-mistakes-when-applying-for-citizenship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/3-common-mistakes-when-applying-for-citizenship\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Common Mistakes When Applying for Citizenship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_1096509923.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_1096509923.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_1096509923-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_1096509923-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The citizenship application process can be lengthy, and the people reviewing and processing them are going through hundreds and thousands of similar applications. As a result, any issues with your application or mistakes when applying for citizenship can drastically delay your naturalization or even prevent it from happening at all. What are some of the most common mistakes, and how can you avoid them? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leaving Incorrect Information on Your N-400<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest mistakes when applying for citizenship is\nalso one of the most obvious\u2014incorrect information on your N-400.\nUnfortunately, some people are so worried about passing the exam portion of\nnaturalization that they do not take enough time to carefully complete the\npaperwork. There is no mistake too small for it to count against you. Something\nminor, like an error in a prior living address or job, could lead to the\noutright rejection of your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you must take your time when answering any questions\nthat relate to past criminal issues or your moral character. Some applicants\nmisunderstand what is being asked in a question and end up leaving answers that\nUSCIS officers interpret as suspicious. If USCIS decides that you have\nmisrepresented or outright lied about anything that is on your application, it\nwill lead to a denial and the inability to file for citizenship for five more\nyears. Additionally, your next application will have to state that you have\nmade a misrepresentation on your application in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IRS Reporting Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Filing taxes correctly can be challenging for United States\ncitizens, so it\u2019s only logical that it can also be challenging for people who\naren\u2019t citizens yet. One of the other common mistakes when applying for\ncitizenship is not paying taxes properly or reporting correctly to the IRS. If\nyou do not properly report income, your naturalization can be put into\njeopardy. This is partially because failing to file taxes or be honest on your\ntaxes can lead you to not satisfy the requirement of good moral character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, in an immigration context, tax evasion over\nthe amount of $10,000 is considered an aggravated felony. If you are convicted\nof an aggravated felony, you will be permanently barred from being able to\nestablish good moral character on your naturalization application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pauses or Gaps in Your Continuous Residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one of the most common mistakes when applying for\ncitizenship is breaks or gaps in your continuous residence in the United\nStates. In order to apply, you must have maintained a continuous residence\nthroughout the three or five years before submitting your application. If you\nhave left the United States for longer than six months, this can put your\napplication into jeopardy and require you to submit additional documentation to\nshow that there was no gap in your continuous residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About the Immigration Process from The Law Office of Elizabeth\nAnu Lawrence <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one are concerned about felony charges or\nother convictions that might jeopardize your immigration status, choose an\nexperienced firm like the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence to give you the\nhelp you need.&nbsp; Please give us a call at\n443.352.3201. Skype and telephone consultation are both available to clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The citizenship application process can be lengthy, and the people reviewing and processing them are going through hundreds and thousands of similar applications. 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