Hussein
Hussein v. Barrett
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Tigar, J.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Before the Court is Petitioner Sameh Hussein’s petition seeking de novo review of the denial of his application for naturalization filed November 2, 2011, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1421 (c). The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) denied Petitioner’s application for naturalization on December 9, 2010, for failure to satisfy the Immigration and Naturalization Act’s (“INA”) “good moral character” requirement, based on an allegation of tax fraud. Petitioner’s administrative appeal was subsequently denied on the same basis. After Petitioner filed for review of that decision in this Court, US-CIS stipulated to withdraw its allegation of tax fraud as a basis for denial of Petitioner’s application, but indicated its intent to continue to oppose Petitioner’s application for naturalization on the grounds of false testimony given during the application process. The Court held a bench trial on December 2, 2013. Having carefully considered the parties’ exhibits, testimony, trial briefs, post-trial briefs, and controlling legal authorities, the Court will deny the petition.