When you have already been in the United States for several years, you may hope to become a citizen. Citizenship makes your position in the court more secure than with a visa or Green Card. Certain qualifying individuals can go through the naturalization process to...
Naturalization/Citizenship
Naturalization/Citizenship
Is your parent exempt from the English language requirement?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you may be looking forward to helping your parent become one. After obtaining a green card, your mother or father likely must wait five years to apply for naturalization. If your parent does not speak English well or at all, you may worry...
How does refugee status affect mental health?
Immigrants continue to arrive in the United States at a steady rate. The National Center for Biotechnology Information reports that a record number of over 43 million immigrants now live in the U.S., a number expected to increase in the next several decades. Refugees...
How does refugee status affect mental health?
Immigrants continue to arrive in the United States at a steady rate. The National Center for Biotechnology Information reports that a record number of over 43 million immigrants now live in the U.S., a number expected to increase in the next several decades. Refugees...
Important points to know about the citizenship test
To become a citizen of the United States, a person must pass the citizenship test, which is a two-part exam that covers knowledge of civic and English. According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the English portion will test English language...
Preparing for a naturalization ceremony, fulfilling a dream
There are two kinds of naturalization ceremonies in the United States at which the Oath of Allegiance is administered: judicial and administrative. No matter which kind you will participate in, there are certain steps involved with the preparation. Understanding the...
What should you know about the naturalization test?
For work purposes, in pursuit of asylum or for any other number of reasons, you may wish to achieve United States citizenship. With few exceptions and among other steps, you must complete an interview and pass an exam before receiving U.S. citizenship. Failing to pass...
What is birthright citizenship?
Birthright citizenship is a controversial topic because many countries do not recognize it but the U.S. still does. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, only 38 countries have birthright citizenship. The idea of this is that you gain citizenship by birth...
What you should know about the new citizenship fee increase
During the past few years, the U.S. immigration system has constantly been in flux. The rules and regulations seem to change almost every day, and with little notice. This has made life more challenging for many people who came to this country to establish a better...
What documents prove U.S. citizenship?
If you were not born on American soil to American parents, you may have concerns about proving your U.S. citizenship. Depending on your circumstances, you may have acquired American citizenship even though you were not born in the U.S. or you may have received...