Q: I didn't join my country obligatory military and I was sentenced to pay a fine. Do I lack GMC? Check the info section
I haven't joined my country obligatory military service and I was sentenced through a military trial to pay a fine for failure and delay to be recruited for the military (as I have passed the legal age to be recruited). Should I mention this while applying for naturalization? And does this make me lack good moral character or affect my application if I mention it? Given that my Criminal Status Record in my country is clear (it shows Imprisonment provisions only and fine sentences like mine don't appear on it) .
A: You need to mention this on your N-400, but it probably will not keep you from demonstrating that you have good moral character.
A: In general, there is no need to volunteer any information like this on a naturalization application or in an interview. If failure to serve in the military was a crime, then it should be mentioned; if not, then there is no need. The only questions which specifically address military service are about service in the US military.
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