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...
Naturalization/Citizenship
Naturalization/Citizenship
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...
The basics of the naturalization process
Residents of the United States may look forward to the day when they become naturalized citizens. Before people can undergo naturalization, there are a few steps they have to take. Naturalization is one of the ways people obtain U.S citizenship. According to U.S....
4 tips to prepare for your USCIS interview
One part of the naturalization process involves completing an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This interview allows USCIS to verify important information about you and determine your eligibility for citizenship. The USCIS officer conducting...
President Trump places temporary ban on new green cards
Immigrants living in Colorado who hope to earn permanent United States residency face many challenges as the Trump administration passes laws that make it more difficult to earn citizenship. These issues for immigrants continue, as Sentinel reports the president made...
7 Important Words Related To Immigration
Moving to a new country with its new customs and culture can be shocking. Learning a new language and adjusting to a new climate and daily way of life are exhausting. Understanding the most commonly used terms can help. A short glossary of immigration terms There are...
