I was denied citizenship because I did not disclose something bad that I did in another country over twenty five years ago. I expect a few will want to know, so here it is: I was convicted for a conspiracy to deal narcotics in Canada and paid a little over a year for that. I have since been pardoned by the Canadian government, hence my decision five years ago not to mention it. Did not matter, since the INS had that knowledge, and thus they denied my citizenship because of lack of good moral character.
They did not move me to removal proceedings, but told me that my denial was immediate, and that I was free to apply again after five years so that I could show five years of good moral character.
It will be five years next year. The question is this: Should I submit my new application exactly the day of the fifth year anniversary of when they denied me my last attempt, or could I send the application a little time before that anniversary (how soon, two weeks, a month, etc?)?
Thank you
They did not move me to removal proceedings, but told me that my denial was immediate, and that I was free to apply again after five years so that I could show five years of good moral character.
It will be five years next year. The question is this: Should I submit my new application exactly the day of the fifth year anniversary of when they denied me my last attempt, or could I send the application a little time before that anniversary (how soon, two weeks, a month, etc?)?
Thank you