2L2.2 Fraudulently Acquiring Documents Re...

If the defendant is an unlawful alien who has been deported (voluntarily or involuntarily) on one or more occasions prior to the instant offense

+2 levels

If the defendant committed any part of the instant offense after sustaining

Option A: a conviction for a felony immigration and naturalization offense +2 levels

Option B: two (or more) convictions for felony immigration and naturalization offenses, each such conviction arising out of a separate prosecution +4 levels

If the defendant fraudulently obtained or used

Option A: a United States passport +4 levels

Option B: a foreign passport +2 levels

(Apply the Greater):(Apply Greatest)

Option A: If the defendant committed any part of the instant offense to conceal the defendant's membership in, or authority over, a military, paramilitary, or police organization that was involved in a serious human rights offense during the period in which the defendant was such a member or had such authority +2 levels

Option B: If the defendant committed any part of the instant offense to conceal the defendant's participation in

Chapter 2 Adjustments - §2L2.2

Fraudulently Acquiring Documents Relating to Naturalization, Citizenship, or Legal Resident Status for Own Use; False Personation or Fraudulent Marriage by Alien to Evade Immigration Law; Fraudulently Acquiring or Improperly Using a United States Passport

Base Offense Level

Statutory Provisions:

Special Offense Characteristics:

Cross References:

+ Application Notes

Chapter 2 Offense Level Calculation: