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Naturalized U.S. Citizen Indicted for Lying to Obtain U.S. Citizenship After Committing Felonies

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A naturalized U.S. citizen has been indicted for allegedly lying about prior criminal convictions during the citizenship application process. The individual made an initial court appearance in Nevada in early September. This case highlights USCIS's investigation and prosecution efforts into citizenship fraud. Charges of this nature can lead to denaturalization and loss of citizenship status.
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A naturalized U.S. citizen made his initial appearance in court Sept. 2 for allegedly lying about his prior criminal acts to obtain U.S. citizenship. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada announced the charges.

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