Rico v. Immigration & Naturalization Service

ORDER

GERSHON, District Judge.

Plaintiff Jose Domingo Rico is a sixty-nine year old native of Colombia who entered the United States on February 4, 1965 and is presently a lawful permanent resident. On December 28, 1998, plaintiff filed an application for naturalization with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (“INS”). On May 19, 2001, plaintiffs application was denied on the ground that he failed to establish good moral character pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1427(e). Plaintiff timely filed an appeal. On December 14, 2001, the INS affirmed the Naturalization Examiner’s decision.…