Certain changes in status require immigrants to demonstrate good moral character. For instance, good moral character must be shown by immigrants who wish to: Become naturalized (naturalization means to become a U.S. citizen), or obtain “cancellation of removal” in California. Usually having one or even two ordinary DUI convictions will not negatively affect this determination. But multiple convictions could lead the government to conclude that the applicant is a habitual drunkard. Under U.S. immigration law, a habitual drunkard is not considered to be of good moral character. Note that habitual drunkard is not the same as being an alcoholic. Alcoholism does not, of itself, preclude a finding of good moral character. It is a person's conduct during the relevant time period that counts.