Yes. Even though it may not be a criminal matter, you are legally required to include the fact that you have had a CCJ. ... “An applicant who has been handed a CCJ must declare it on their application form as long as the CCJ continues to appear on the register.
Does debt affect citizenship application?
The good news is that debt alone is not a bar to naturalization. However, there are some financial issues that affect the moral character requirement and could interfere with your ability to naturalize as a U.S. citizen. Failure to pay taxes is a common reason to have a Form N-400 denied.
What can affect citizenship application?
Good Moral Character
- Any crime against a person with intent to harm.
- Any crime against property of the Government that involves fraud or an evil intent.
- Two or more crimes for which the aggregate sentence was five years or more.
- Violating any controlled substance law.
- Habitual drunkenness.
- Illegal gambling.
- Prostitution.