For immigrants undergoing the U.S. naturalization process, USCIS consular officers will need to establish one’s good moral character (GMC). Typically, USCIS officers will ask important questions that they hope will elicit the applicant’s character, intentions, and criminal records. Individuals undergoing the naturalization process should be aware of this process and plan accordingly. The issues andContinue reading “Establishing Good Moral Character in Your Naturalization Interviews”
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Criminal Implications of Violating OFAC Sanctions
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is a department of the U.S. government responsible for enforcing economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals. Typically, these sanctions are aimed against targeted foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, those engaged in activities. As such, OFAC’s sanctions against suchContinue reading “Criminal Implications of Violating OFAC Sanctions”
How a Record of Contract Fraud may Affect Your U.S. Immigration Admissibility
In many parts of the world, business deals may involve many variables that may not initially be viewed as fraud. For instance, traditional gifts and other customs from one culture may later be interpreted by another as bribery. The potential for misinterpretation in business deals reminds people to always be aware of how some actionsContinue reading “How a Record of Contract Fraud may Affect Your U.S. Immigration Admissibility”
US Sanctions Against Iran
When it comes to international trade and politics, countries will often exercise economic, trade, military, and even scientific sanctions against other countries. These international “sanctions” are often leveraged by leaders of countries in order to incentivize compliance and cooperation in many political matters. Typically, these sanctions are aimed at protecting the interests of one’s countryContinue reading “US Sanctions Against Iran”
How a History of White-Collar Crimes can Affect Your U.S. Immigration Admissibility
For many entrepreneurs who work around the world, they may find that each country and culture have different customs—differences that may eventually have serious consequences. For example, different cultures may perceive gifts in many different ways—one individual may view gifts as traditional gestures of gratitude, while another may interpret gifts as a form of bribery.Continue reading “How a History of White-Collar Crimes can Affect Your U.S. Immigration Admissibility”
