18 U.S.C. Sec. 1015(e) False Claim of Citizenship — Elements is a federal statute that makes it a crime to falsely represent oneself as a United States citizen. This statute requires that the person making the false representation must have the intent to gain a benefit or advantage from the representation. This statute applies to any false representation made in writing, orally, or through a document or other means. The elements of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1015(e) False Claim of Citizenship are: 1. The defendant knowingly and willfully made a false representation of United States citizenship; 2. The false representation was made in writing, orally, or through a document or other means; 3. The defendant had the intent to gain a benefit or advantage from the false representation. In addition, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1015(e) False Claim of Citizenship — Elements also applies to any attempts or conspiracies to make a false claim of citizenship. The elements of this type of offense are the same as the elements of false claim of citizenship, with the addition of the intent to commit the offense.