• The central requirement for naturalization is demonstrating GMC, a standard that gives USCIS officers significant discretion in the naturalization processed.
• For immigration purposes, this action can be a key distinction. It allows an applicant to demonstrate rehabilitation and argue against a finding of a lack of GMC during the naturalization processed.
• Totality of the Circumstances: The case’s success hinges on a “totality of the circumstances” review. The client’s legal team successfully presented a compelling argument. They included evidence of rehabilitation, the nature of the offenses, and the passage of time since the incidents, all crucial for the naturalization processed.

The ultimate approval demonstrates that even with a challenging history, a strong case can persuade an officer to exercise prosecutorial discretion and grant an application. The naturalization processed can therefore be favorable with the right approach.