Special rules in U.S. immigration law allow permanent residents applying for citizenship through marriage to submit the application after just three years. Most permanent residents must live in the United States for a minimum of five years before applying for… Read more
Update: Fee waivers are going away with the 10/02/2020 USCIS fee increase. If you’re already a lawful permanent resident or Continue reading →
Proponents of U.S. citizenship will often point out the patriotic and emotional benefits of naturalization. These are all valid reasons, Continue reading →
There are fundamentally two ways that a child (under the age of 18) can automatically become a U.S. citizen at Continue reading →
Short of a rejection or outright denial, one of the biggest ways U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) strikes fear Continue reading →
How failing to register for Selective Service creates a problem for men filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization Permanent resident Continue reading →
Contrary to popular belief, children (minors under the age of 18) generally cannot naturalize as U.S. citizens of the United Continue reading →
The children of naturalized U.S. citizens generally become citizens automatically. In other words, current law extends U.S. citizenship to the Continue reading →
In the vast majority of cases, the path to citizenship in the United States goes through permanent resident status (green Continue reading →
How to prepare for your test and interview after filing Form N-400 The naturalization interview is the final obstacle for Continue reading →
