You may be able to apply for naturalization if you are a lawful permanent resident. During the naturalization process, you will need to attend an interview with an officer from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As a part of your interview, the USCIS...
Immigration Law
What are the requirements for naturalization in the US?
For the majority of immigrants to the U.S., citizenship is the ultimate goal. The road to naturalization is a long one, but it is possible for many. In the United States, there are certain eligibility requirements for immigrants to obtain naturalization. If you want...
Does your financial situation affect your naturalization chances?
The U.S. is a country formed off the backs of those from countless cultures and regions of the world, earning it the description of "melting pot." The American Immigration Council reported that immigrants composed 14% of the nation's population in 2018. According to...
What is the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021?
The Biden administration's immigration reform plan is currently under legislative review. The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 proposes measures such as a new pathway to citizenship for more than 11 million immigrants. Review the provisions of the pending law and learn...
The status of DACA in 2021
As the new U.S. presidential administration enters the White House, immigration reform will reportedly be a top priority. In December 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began accepting new DACA applications and renewals for the first time since 2017....
Should you hire an attorney for naturalization?
In the United States, the process of obtaining citizenship through naturalization requires filing forms and attending an interview. Although these steps may seem fairly simple, complications can arise. Some people can naturalize on their own, but depending on your...
What immigrants facing criminal charges need to know
Being arrested and facing criminal charges is a scary experience for anyone to go through. When an American is convicted of a crime, they may face jail time, fines and other challenges – such as difficulty finding a job, getting an apartment or being accepted for a...
Did your DACA expire? Here’s what to do
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program protects around 700,000 young adults in the U.S. from deportation. DACA started in 2012 as a way to allow people who immigrated to the U.S. as children to stay in the country lawfully. Although the U.S. government...
