Understanding Part 9 of the N-400 Items 16–21: Conduct & Deportation

Part 9, Item 16: completion of suspended sentence, probation, or parole
16. If you received a suspended sentence, were placed on probation, or were paroled, have you completed your suspended sentence, probation, or parole? Yes   No
Part 9, Items 17a–17h: conduct offenses including prostitution, drugs, polygamy, fraud
Have you EVER:
17.a. Engaged in prostitution, attempted to procure or import prostitutes or persons for the purpose of prostitution, or received any proceeds or money from prostitution? Yes   No
17.b. Manufactured, cultivated, produced, distributed, dispensed, sold, or smuggled (trafficked) any controlled substances, illegal drugs, narcotics, or drug paraphernalia in violation of any law or regulation of a U.S. state, the United States, or a foreign country? Yes   No
17.c. Been married to more than one person at the same time? Yes   No
17.d. Married someone in order to obtain an immigration benefit? Yes   No
17.e. Helped anyone to enter, or try to enter, the United States illegally? Yes   No
17.f. Gambled illegally or received income from illegal gambling? Yes   No
17.g. Failed to support your dependents (pay child support) or to pay alimony (court-ordered financial support after divorce or separation)? Yes   No
17.h. Made any misrepresentation to obtain any public benefit in the United States? Yes   No
If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions in Item Numbers 17.a.–19., provide an explanation in the space provided in Part 14. Additional Information. Submit evidence to support your answers.
Part 9, Items 18–19: false information or lying to U.S. government officials
18. Have you EVER given any U.S. Government officials any information or documentation that was false, fraudulent, or misleading? Yes   No
19. Have you EVER lied to any U.S. Government officials to gain entry or admission into the United States or to gain immigration benefits while in the United States? Yes   No
Part 9, Items 20–21: removal or deportation proceedings
If you answer "Yes" to Item Numbers 20.–21. below, provide an explanation in the space provided in Part 14. Additional Information and see the Specific Instructions by Item Number, Part 9. of the Instructions for more information.
20. Have you EVER been placed in removal, rescission, or deportation proceedings? Yes   No
21. Have you EVER been removed or deported from the United States? Yes   No