United States v. Kong Yin Chu, a.k.a.: Alfred Chu, Chu Kong Yin

Kong Yin Chu (a.k.a. Chu Kong Yin) appeals his conviction for making a material false statement under oath on an immigration application in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1546 . We affirm.

BACKGROUND

On November 15, 1983, Chu completed an Application for Status as a Permanent Resident at the offices of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. That application included the following question: “I_have _ have not been arrested, convicted or confined in a prison. ' (If you have been, explain.)” Chu put an “X” next to “have not.” The application also called for the applicant to “list below all organizations, societies, clubs, and associations, past or present, in which you have held membership in the United States or a foreign country, and the periods and places of such membership.” Chu responded by stating, “None.” Finally, the application asked whether the applicant had committed or been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. Chu indicated that he had not.

On September' 20, 1988, a six-count indictment was filed against Chu in the district court. Counts One and Four charged that Chu ma.de false statements to federal agents (Count One) and on the immigration application…