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Good Moral Character Determinations: Statutory Bars and Discretionary Denials

By Meri S. Ponist |

Understanding the Good Moral Character Requirement Good moral character is one of those immigration-law terms that sounds straightforward until a real case puts pressure on it. Many applicants assume the inquiry is limited to whether they have a criminal record. In reality, the analysis is broader, more nuanced, and sometimes more subjective than clients… Read More »