Giving individual immigration officials more discretion over what counts as "good moral character" will only complicate an already flawed system for determining who is worthy of becoming a U.S.

Immigrants seeking citizenship status could now be denied if federal officers determine their behavior doesn’t follow “societal norms,” or is “frowned upon.” The Trump administration is revising the ...

The Trump administration is set to prioritize "good moral character" for those seeking American citizenship, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. On Friday, officers were ...

One of the key requirements for U.S. citizenship through naturalization is to show good moral character. That signifies behaving in an acceptable manner, not committing certain crimes during the five ...

The Trump administration is ordering officers at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to take a more “holistic” approach when determining whether to award U.S. citizenship to immigrants, ...

It should be obvious why the news from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that the agency will be focusing more on applicants’ “good moral character” is problematic. First, it follows previous ...