Conducted a comprehensive preliminary case review to ascertain…. Jurisdiction, the existence of relating files, basic statutory eligibility, application responses which may require further explanation during the interview or indicate there may be a need for requesting additional documentation and the existence of any fraud indicators. Independently conducted background/security checks using the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) and other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases while concurrently querying the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) for wants/ warrants and other relevant records. Analyzed, verified and validated retrieved data for accuracy and relevance. Prepared resolution memorandum to document the reconciliation
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Referred cases for submission to the Notice To Appear (NTA) Review Panel when during a naturalization interview it is discovered either by the file review, fingerprint/law enforcement database results or interview statements that an applicant is subject to removal from the United States. Analyzed all factual and legal circumstances of the applicant’s case and reviewed the totality of the circumstances to include factors such as: severity of crime, time since crime committed, other criminal conduct, reformation, immigration history, including method of entry, length of presence in the U.S., and prior immigration violations, and contributions to society to include the pursuit of education and military service. After consideration of all these factors prepared a detailed written recommendation to the NTA Review Panel on the issuance of an NTA or to exercise prosecutorial discretion in the case. Conducted N-336 hearings (Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization) for individuals appealing the denial of their application for
Referred cases for submission to the Notice To Appear (NTA) Review Panel when during a naturalization interview it is discovered either by the file review, fingerprint/law enforcement database results or interview statements that an applicant is subject to removal from the United States. Analyzed all factual and legal circumstances of the applicant’s case and reviewed the totality of the circumstances to include factors such as: severity of crime, time since crime committed, other criminal conduct, reformation, immigration history, including method of entry, length of presence in the U.S., and prior immigration violations, and contributions to society to include the pursuit of education and military service. After consideration of all these factors prepared a detailed written recommendation to the NTA Review Panel on the issuance of an NTA or to exercise prosecutorial discretion in the case. Conducted N-336 hearings (Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization) for individuals appealing the denial of their application for