I applied for my citizenship but when question about past unpaid taxes came, I replied yes I owe them. Than at next hearing, I with drew my application. Now, I have submitted an offer in compromise. It is taking about 1.5 years to settle the case with IRS, if successful. Now the questions for some lawyer or experinced person is, before I reapply for my naturalization:
1. Is pending payment of Federal taxes is a bad moral charcter, and is it a bar to get naturalization legally. all the tax returns have been filed on time and I have proof of filing from IRS. Its just the payment which remains and could not be paid due to temporary disability.
2. If the naturalizatuion is delayed, can it be challenged based on non-payment of all taxes and that the taxes are in negotiation with IRS.
3. What is the legal basis to get the naturalization in this case? Could case be pursued in a court of law successfully?
1. Is pending payment of Federal taxes is a bad moral charcter, and is it a bar to get naturalization legally. all the tax returns have been filed on time and I have proof of filing from IRS. Its just the payment which remains and could not be paid due to temporary disability.
2. If the naturalizatuion is delayed, can it be challenged based on non-payment of all taxes and that the taxes are in negotiation with IRS.
3. What is the legal basis to get the naturalization in this case? Could case be pursued in a court of law successfully?