Applicants for naturalization must demonstrate that they “have been, and continue to be, a person of good moral character,” according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Giving individual immigration officials more discretion over what counts as "good moral character" will only complicate an already flawed system for determining who is worthy of becoming a U.S ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Tuesday announced new policy guidance (PDF, 404 KB) implementing two decisions from the attorney general regarding how two or more DUI convictions affect ...

Some behaviors that might show lack of good moral character are widely known, such as drunk driving, illegal gambling, prostitution and lying to get immigration benefits. (A person with an ...

The National Immigration Law Center breaks down a number of reasons why undocumented immigrants pay taxes, including: • It shows they’re complying with federal tax laws. • It can help them ...