Achieving American citizenship status is by far one of the most important things that you and other immigrants can do in your life. Not only may becoming a U.S. citizen have a huge impact on your future but it may also affect your family for generations to come. That...
As President Obama’s executive orders on U.S. immigration policy continue to be debated, one perhaps lesser-known aspect of the change in the law has resulted in 46 undocumented immigrants enlisting in the military. This puts them on the path to citizenship, and...
One of the things that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires of applicants for naturalized citizenship is that the applicant be of “good moral character.” This will likely seem to be a rather vague and subjective requirement. Whose set of...
Whether or not a child was a U.S. citizen at birth can be a surprisingly complicated question, if he or she was not born inside the country. Federal law recognizes citizenship in some cases of out-of-country birth, but not in others.For example, an infant born outside...
Once naturalized, a foreign-born U.S. citizen enjoys virtually the same rights as natural-born citizens -- with one important difference. Occasionally, naturalized citizens have their citizenship revoked, and wind up deported from the country.This process is known as...
In our Jan. 29 blog post on the requirements for becoming a U.S. citizen, we mentioned that applicants must take and pass a naturalization test. The testing covers both literacy and knowledge of U.S. civics, meaning how government works and U.S. history.For the civics...
Citizenship. It's the hope and the dream of countless immigrants who come to America every year. It turns an outsider into someone who belongs. It confers the right to vote and help guide the country's future. It opens up a world of new possibilities and new...
If you are not born a citizen of the U.S., the way to become a citizen is through the naturalization process. Citizenship is not the only path to becoming a legal resident of the country, but it may be a good option for those planning to live in the U.S. the...
Current and former military service members in Florida may be eligible for U.S. citizenship based on their service. Requirements vary depending on whether the service was during peacetime or during a period of hostility. Under both types, the military member will be...
