This context was taken out of context from a financial lawyer There is no Immigration law, statute, or regulation that specifically forbids individuals who have filed for bankruptcy from applying for Naturalization. Additionally, there is no specific question on Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, inquiring into bankruptcy. However, there are two questions on the Form N-400 that may indirectly relate to bankruptcy. Those questions are found in Part 10, Section A, questions 4 and 5. Question 4 reads: "since becoming a lawful permanent resident, have you ever failed to file a required Federal, state, or local tax return?" and question 5 reads "do you owe any Federal, state or local taxes that are overdue." If you answer yes to either of these questions, you will need to provide a specific explanation as to why you answered yes and provide supporting documentation. It is important to note that just because a person files for bankruptcy does not necessarily mean that they failed to pay taxes or owe taxes that are overdue. Another issue may be that the Service may view filing for bankruptcy as evidencing poor moral character, especially if such a filing occurs within the five year period immediately preceding the filing of the naturalization application. Pursuant to Immigration and Nationality Act section 324(b), the Naturalization process requires that you prove good moral character for a period of not less than five years immediately preceding the date of filing an application for naturalization and up to the time of admission to citizenship. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security evaluates claims of good moral character on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the immigration laws and the standards of the average citizen in the community of residence. 8 Code of Federal Regulations ("8 C.F.R.") § 316.10(a)(2). Furthermore, bad acts, such as willfully failing or refusing to pay child support, evidences poor moral character. 8 C.F.R. § 316.10(b)(3). As such, the Service, in its wide discretion, may deem filing for bankruptcy as evidencing poor moral character, depending on the circumstances.
NO: that's discrimination
I think yes..there is no relationship between filing bankruptcy and apply for citizenship.filing bankruptcy is a personal issue its not a any crime or what.its true that it will be remain in your name for some years but it does not affect on your citizenship.
No - having had a car that was re-possessed will not affect the filing of a Bankruptcy.
If your partner files for bankruptcy and you don't then the bankruptcy will not appear on your credit report. But you will be partly responsible for before bankruptcy filing. Generally filing bankruptcy will affect the credit rating of the individual who filed it.
Doesn't change any of your legal obligations (other than the debts at the court), like filing taxes, or what is due.
Yes. Filing bankruptcy does not affect your work status generally speaking.
Attaching false support documents could be a reason for application rejection. One of the main eligibility criteria to apply for US citizenship is 'good moral character'. Hiding wrong doings or not telling truth about past events could also result in rejection of application. Not paying the correct filing fee also could be a reason for your application to be rejected when you apply for US citizenship.
It will only affect the non-filing spouse if the couple apply for some type of joint credit, such as a home mortgage. It will not affect the new spouse's credit report/score.
No, your relationship status does not affect your bankruptcy proceedings but if you filed as a couple (as opposed to one individual to the marriage filing) things can get complicated when it comes to debts, etc.
Most probably there will be no effect, as long as you fulfill the requirements for citizenship.
I have file for Chapter 7 twice and it has had no effect on my car insurance.
If you are filing for personal bankruptcy it is not necessary to have a lawyer. If you are filing for business bankruptcy, you must retain a lawyer on your behalf.
Filing bankruptcy has no affiliation with religion. If filing bankruptcy is he best financial options available, then you should do it.