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Oregon seeks to revoke Indian man’s U.S. citizenship
Federal complaint alleges false identity and immigration history were used to obtain citizenship.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 19, Jun 2026
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A citizenship candidate holds a flag during the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization ceremony at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, U.S., September 17, 2019. / REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/ File Photo
Federal prosecutors in Oregon filed a civil complaint seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of an Indian national, alleging he obtained naturalization by concealing his identity and immigration history.
According to court documents, Jaswinder Singh, also known as Balwinder Singh, 54, allegedly applied for an immigration benefit in August 1990 under the name Balwinder Singh.
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An immigration judge denied the application in November 1990 and ordered him deported from the United States. After an unsuccessful appeal, Singh was ordered to surrender to immigration authorities in July 1993 but failed to do so.
Federal prosecutors allege that in November 1994, Singh submitted a second immigration application using a different identity, Jaswinder Singh. The complaint states that he provided a different name, date of birth, and date of entry into the United States.
An immigration judge granted the application in August 2003, and Singh subsequently obtained lawful permanent resident status after certifying under penalty of perjury that the information he provided was true.
The complaint further alleges that Singh signed his naturalization application under penalty of perjury, affirming that all information and supporting evidence were accurate. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approved his naturalization application on June 3, 2013.
According to the filing, Singh illegally procured naturalization because he was not lawfully admitted for permanent residence and because he allegedly provided false testimony during his naturalization interview. The complaint also alleges that he obtained citizenship through concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentation.
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a federal district court is required to revoke an individual's naturalization if it finds liability on any of the charges outlined in the complaint.
The case is being investigated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a component of the Department of Homeland Security.
Federal authorities emphasized that the allegations contained in the complaint have not been proven in court. The claims are allegations only, and no determination of liability has been made.
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