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Jaswinder Singh, a 54-year-old native of India, is facing a denaturalization complaint in Oregon for allegedly lying about his identity and immigration history to obtain US citizenship. The complaint, filed in the District of Oregon, claims that Singh illegally procured his citizenship by providing false information under penalty of perjury. The case against Singh began to unfold in August 1990, when he first applied for an immigration benefit under the name Balwinder Singh, and was denied by an immigration judge in November 1990.
Singh, also known as Balwinder Singh, failed to surrender for deportation as ordered in July 1993. Instead, he filed a second application for an immigration benefit in November 1994, this time using the name Jaswinder Singh and providing a different identity, date of birth, and date of entry to the United States. This application was granted in August 2003, and Singh became a permanent resident. He eventually signed his naturalization application under penalty of perjury and was approved for US citizenship on June 3, 2013.
The complaint charges Singh with illegal procurement of naturalization, alleging that he was not lawfully admitted for permanent resident status and provided false testimony in his naturalization interview. The complaint also claims that Singh procured citizenship through concealment of a material fact or willful misrepresentation. If the court finds Singh liable on any of the charges, his naturalization will be revoked under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The case is being investigated by US Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security. The claims in the complaint are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: Oregon
- Location: OR
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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