### Question
Can you define what falsely make means?


### Answer
**Falsely make** is defined as the following in *8 U.S.C. § 1324c*:

> to prepare or provide an application or document, with knowledge or in reckless disregard of the fact that the application or document contains a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or material representation, or has no basis in law or fact, or otherwise fails to state a fact which is material to the purpose for which it was submitted

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1324c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part VIII-General Penalty Provisions**

