When applying for U.S. citizenship via naturalization, English and civics tests get much of the attention. But permanent residents often do not understand how travel abroad can affect their eligibility for naturalization. Two related but separate requirements, continuous residence and… Read more
Update: A court injunction has halted the new USCIS fee schedule. The old fee schedule continues to be in effect. Continue reading →
An American passport is one of the tremendous benefits of U.S. citizenship. It’s affordable, practical proof of your U.S. citizenship Continue reading →
Resources for permanent residents to overcome barriers like money, age, language, and civics knowledge. If you’ve put off naturalization because Continue reading →
A Certificate of Citizenship may be acquired through a variety of paths. Once you have become a U.S. citizen, the Continue reading →
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 →
