Written by attorney Karen-Lee Pollak, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Time as a Permananent Resident. Permanent Residents are people who have “permanent resident” status in the United States as provided for under U.S. immigration laws. Permanent Residents are normally... more
Written by attorney Jeffrey Devore, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Do I Have To Be Fluent In English? You do not have to be perfectly fluent in English to become a U.S. citizen. You do, however, have to show USCIS that you can read, speak, and write basic English.... more
Written by attorney Ritu Goswamy, almost 5 years ago. STAFF PICK
If you are a legal permanent resident of the United States (have a Green Card), you may apply to become a U.S. citizen.This application process is called naturalization and has several steps.As long... more
Written by attorney Michael Sherman, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Review the USCIS Guide to Naturalization. The first step that I recommend to everyone is to go to the official USCIS website and review a publication called "Guide to Naturalization." This guide is... more
Written by attorney Chris Gafner, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
What are the Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen?. • Voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal, state, and local elections. If you are a permanent resident of the United States and want to... more
Written by attorney Shahzad Ahmed, 15 days ago.
April 2010 - By Shahzad Ahmed Becoming a citizen of the United States is a dream for many immigrants. However, achieving this dream requires careful planning since many find their dreams... more
Written by attorney Sonali Patnaik, 25 days ago.
In the spectrum of Immigration violations, a false claim to U.S. citizenship might be the most underestimated. This is because it often occurs by a clerical error on a form and is rarely prosecuted... more
Written by attorney Alexander Segal, 2 months ago.
Way too often, I run into a client who asks whether a Legal Permanent Resident is allowed to file for bankruptcy and more importantly, whether doing so would carry negative consequences for their... more
Written by attorney Maria Glinsmann, about 2 years ago.
Guidance for applicants for US citizenship who receive a 30 day notice to provide evidence of eligibility of be denied.
Written by attorney Elizabeth Blandon, about 1 month ago.
An individual can obtain U.S. citizenship in one of three ways: by birth, by application for naturalization, or they can derive citizenship from their parents and grandparents. A parent can apply... more
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