Citizenship (N-400) and Good Moral Character: USCIS’s New Memo on Child Support, Sponsorship (I-864) and Public Benefits

If you are a green card holder planning to apply for U.S. citizenship, this matters to you. On November 4, 2026, USCIS issued policy memo PM-602-0201, which tells its officers how to review “good moral character” in citizenship applications (Form N-400). The memo focuses on three areas: whether you support your children and other dependents, […]