United States v. Youssef

Magdi Youssef appeals his conviction for making a false statement in an immigration document in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1015(a). 1 We are called upon to decide whether violation of § 1015(a) requires the false statement to be “material” as an element of the offense. We hold that it does not, and affirm Youssef s conviction.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

Youssef, a citizen of Egypt, was admitted to the United States on a six-month visitor visa on February 4, 1999. On August 6, 1999, Youssefs authorization to stay in the United States was extended to February 3, 2000. Notwithstanding,…