Citizenship

Achieving US citizenship can often be a long and arduous process if you’re unfamiliar with the procedures. Fortunately, we’ve simplified the process to ensure the best possible outcome for your case in the most efficient time frame.

Citizenship Articles

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    Do You Have the Good Moral Character USCIS is Looking For?

    Published on January 10, 2023

    When going through the naturalization interview, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer will judge whether you have the good moral character required to be a citizen of the United States. The good moral character seems like such a subjective requirement for citizenship. You might be wondering if it’s enough to look at the…

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    Everything You Wanted to Know About the SS5 Form

    Published on September 02, 2022

    If you are changing your immigration status from green card holder to U.S. citizen, you will need to obtain a Social Security card for the first time by printing out Form SS-5,  Social Security Administration: Application for a Social Security Card, filling in the information and either mailing your application or taking it to your local…

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    Do Babies Need Passports for U.S. Immigration?

    Published on August 22, 2022

    If you just had a baby and plan to take a trip abroad, you may wonder, “Do babies need passports?” Under the law, babies are not exempt from having proper identification when traveling overseas. Every U.S. citizen, including minors, is required to have their own passport to travel internationally. Passports for minors under 16 years…

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    Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA): Eligibility, Application, Requirements, Checklist

    Published on July 07, 2022

    The birth of a child is a joyful moment and a responsibility – one such responsibility is sorting out your child’s citizenship. On this page, you will learn about a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), eligibility requirements, CRBA application, the role of parents’ residence status, and processing time. You will also be provided with…

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    Citizenship vs. Nationality | What’s the Difference?

    Published on June 23, 2022

    Often people confuse the difference between citizenship vs. nationality when describing where they come from and their inherited cultural background. When it comes to immigration matters it’s essential to understand the difference between the two terms. In this post, we’ll explore not only citizenship vs. nationality but also the difference between nationality vs. ethnicity and…

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    How to Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship via Form N-600

    Published on August 02, 2021

    A Certificate of Citizenship is how individuals born outside of the United States to citizen parent(s) can prove U.S. citizenship. This certificate is important because it can be used as proof of citizenship to obtain a U.S. passport and other immigration services for a spouse or relative down the line. Form N-600, Application for Certificate…

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    Biden Citizenship Test Reverts to Pre-Trump Test

    Published on February 23, 2021

    President Biden’s citizenship test will eliminate the Trump administration’s recent change to the test. USCIS issued a policy alert on Monday regarding the Biden Administration’s decision to eliminate the Trump-era naturalization civics test, which was highly criticized for its more stringent questions. Instead, the test will revert to the 2008 version beginning March 1, 2021….

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    How to Get Citizenship Through Military Service

    Published on February 05, 2021

    The United States honors itself in taking care of its military members. One way it helps its service members is by offering a special pathway to citizenship through military service. The pathway for service members includes many benefits for members and their families. Still, there are meticulous and strict statutes that must be followed to…