Category: Citizenship

A federal judge blocks Trump’s ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ executive order redefining birthright citizenship

January 23, 2025

A federal judge said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship was “blatantly unconstitutional” and issued a temporary restraining order to block it. The Judge granted the request by the Washington Attorney General and three other states for an emergency order halting implementation of the policy for the next 14 days while there…
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Applying For U.S. Citizenship

October 18, 2023

form n-400 Review the application (Form N-400) instructions Complete the naturalization application, Form N-400 Pay filing fee Form N-400 All applicants must send the following 3 items with their N-400 application: □ Permanent Resident CardA photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Card or “Green Card”). If…
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Naturalization Civics Exam

October 5, 2023

The Naturalization Civics Examination The civics examination is part of the naturalization interview process and it is legally required in order to obtain US citizenship (unless you are exempt for medical reasons). The civics portion of the naturalization test is an oral examination that will test your knowledge of basic US history (who was the…
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Citizenship: English Language Exemptions

September 18, 2023

There are exceptions and modifications to the naturalization requirements that are available to those who qualify for U.S. citizenship. USCIS also provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The general exemptions to the English requirement based on age are described below.
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FAQ: Dual Citizenship

September 16, 2023

Questions and answers regarding dual citizenship with the United States and potential ways you could lose your U.S. citizenship.
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Documents Checklist for Naturalization Application

September 1, 2023

Application for Naturalization for U.S. Citizenship Form: N-400 Online: Online application is available but not required Filing Fee: $640 Biometrics Fee: $85 biometrics fee (Total Fee: $725) Do not send original documents unless specifically requested. TRANSLATIONS: If you submit any documents (copies…
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HOW TO: Naturalization/Citizenship

July 9, 2023

Do I need a lawyer to apply for U.S. citizenship? No. You can file USCIS forms yourself, including Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, which can be submitted online. However, some people choose to seek assistance from a lawyer or Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)-accredited representative. If you decide to get legal assistance, you can start here:…
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HOW TO APPLY FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP

June 10, 2023

How to file for US Citizenship: Requirements for citizenship. Exceptions to citizenship requirements. Process of getting citizenship.
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RE-TAKING THE NATURALIZATION ENGLISH OR CIVICS TEST

June 3, 2023

The N-400, Application for Naturalization to become a U.S. citizen includes an English exam and a civics exam. People are often nervous about this portion of the N-400 naturalization interview, but there is no need to be. If an applicant fails either the English or the civics portion of the test they will scheduled for…
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Determine If A Child Derived US Citizenship

June 3, 2023

DETERMINING WHETHER CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE THE U.S. ACQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AT BIRTH You can see the chart below or click the download button to download the chart as a pdf. DOWNLOAD
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