USCIS just released two major policy memos in August 2025 that change how good moral character is evaluated for U.S. citizenship applicants. These are the biggest updates in decades and they affect how cases are reviewed, what evidence is required, and how officers judge your community contributions, financial responsibility, and past mistakes. In this video, Immigration Lawyer John Kasabi explains: ✅ What the new memos mean for citizenship applicants ✅ Examples of "positive factors" USCIS is now requiring ✅ Why community service, taxes, and testimonial letters matter more than ever ✅ How these changes could affect your approval chances 📘 Get your Free Ultimate Citizenship Guide here: JQKLaw.com/citizenship 🔔 If you want more videos like this, please Subscribe and click the Notification Bell! 👉 [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com Timestamps: 0:00 – What is good moral character for citizenship? 0:20 – USCIS releases new policy memos (Aug 2025) 0:48 – Why this update is so important 1:37 – Old vs. new standards for good moral character 2:05 – What "showing more" now means 2:52 – The two new policy memos explained 3:23 – USCIS will use a holistic assessment 4:52 – Bars to naturalization (permanent vs. conditional) 5:45 – Factors officers will now consider 6:02 – The "preponderance of the evidence" standard 7:20 – Community involvement, volunteering, education 8:39 – Employment history, taxes, and financial responsibility 9:15 – Traffic violations, harassment, and unusual denial reasons 9:47 – Rehabilitation and community testimony 10:33 – Why USCIS may no longer accept tax payment plans 11:04 – Policy memo on neighborhood investigations 11:48 – Impact on applicants' personal lives 12:15 – Why testimonial letters are now important 13:20 – Problems with poorly written letters 13:59 – Need for tailored letters in each case 14:42 – Why full case reviews with attorneys are critical Before you start your Green Card case, download your free guide now. This guide contains what you need to know for your Marriage Green Card journey. ⚖️ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) Email: [email protected] 🔥 Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jqklawfirm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@immigrationlawyerjohn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Jqklaw 💡 Subscribe to my clips channel for more awesome immigration content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTEfjZQltJg8_Ke8T14W1cA 📤 Share this video: https://youtu.be/byUqOR6zdIs Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This is general education only. Results vary. This is an attorney advertisement. Information is subject to change. #uscitizenship #goodmoralcharacter #uscisupdate #naturalization #immigrationlaw #jqklaw #usimmigration #citizenshipapplication #uscisnews #immigrationattorney #USCIS #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer

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