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USCIS issues policy guidance regarding post-sentencing changes and DUI convictions

  1. Original Date Announced

    December 10, 2019

    USCIS issues guidance regarding how post-sentencing changes to criminal sentences impact convictions for immigration purposes and how two or more driving under the influence (DUI) convictions affect good moral character determinations. [ID #660]

    Implementing the Decisions on Driving Under the Influence Convictions on Good Moral Character Determinations and Post-Sentencing Changes USCIS Policy Manual: Volume 12, Part F, Chapter 2 USCIS Policy Manual: Volume 12, Part F, Chapter 5
  2. Effective Date

    October 25, 2019

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: Citizenship
Agencies Affected: USCIS

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