I'm trying to apply for citizenship but before I do so I would like to hear from people who have either been through this or who know what happens in this case... About three years ago I was crossing the border for the first time and I claimed to be a citizen they took me in the room and told me that was a federal offense to lie to a federal officer my question is WILL I STILL BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP? Or how can I pull up a profile to see if it was even registered as an offense? And if it was really serious what's the worst that can happen?

You never said what country, I will assume the US. They could deny your application outright and that's about the worst that can happen. How are you applying? Are you sponsored by family, coming in on a work permit?

The worst that could happen is that they would deny you the citizenship, which you don't presently have, so, you have nothing to lose, apply for it as soon as possible.

I'm actually putting in my application this weekend, and I will be getting help by legal advisors which I'm guessing then and there they will be able to tell me if I should even apply. I Have been a Legal Resident for About 7 years now and I want to become a citizen before the fee goes from $400 to $675.00 the only reason why I haven't applied is because I haven't had any legal advise on what to do since I lied.

If you have a legal advisor then you should tell them the truth and ask them to advise you! If you are a legal resident, I really don't think you will have a problem, but better to get an expert's advice.

Didi

I don't have one yet but this weekend when I submit my application there will be legal advisors present to help me out. I guess all I really needed was to know what I can expect to happen when I turn in my application...