One of the most frequently misunderstood provisions of naturalization is the timing eligibility. While the vast majority of lawful permanent residents must apply after five years continuous residence, the immigration law also provides that some spouses of U.S....
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Certificate of Citizenship Is Different From Certificate of Naturalization
On June 2, 2017, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued a precedent decision concerning the government's authority to administratively cancel a Certificate of Naturalization. The gist of Matter of Falodun, 27 I & N Dec. 52 (BIA 2017), is that the government need...
Supreme Court Case on Acquisition of US Citizenship For Children Born Out-of-Wedlock
The Supreme Court of the United States just recently issued an important decision regarding the acquisition of US Citizenship by children born abroad. In Sessions v. Morales-Santana, the high court ruled that the disparity in criteria applicable to those claiming US...
Accommodations for Deaf, Blind and Disabled Citizenship Applicants | Lawyer for Citizenship
The naturalization examination for US Citizenship can be an extraordinary intimidating process. Born US citizens take it for granted, but the idea of driving to an immigration office and appearing for an examination before a government officer is the cause of many...
Can I Become a US Citizen If I Voted Illegally?
Last month, the New York Times reported the conviction of Rosa Maria Ortega, a lawful permanent resident who was sentenced to a shocking eight years in prison for voting illegally in 2012 and 2014. From the article, it appears that Ms. Ortega was brought to the...
Do Traffic Tickets in New Jersey Have To Be Mentioned On An Application For US Citizenship?
Most individuals will, at some time or another, be issued a traffic ticket. Although most generic infractions do not normally invoke deportability concerns, traffic violations are nevertheless offenses committed in violation of the law. In New Jersey, they are...
State Residency Filing Requirements for Citizenship | N-400 Issues
Many prospective applicants for naturalization are under the mistaken impression that they may choose where to be examined for citizenship. While naturalization is a federal matter, there are nevertheless specific rules regarding which district office has jurisdiction...
New Guidance on False Claims to US Citizenship
USCIS recently supplemented its Policy Manual with a new section of false claims to US Citizenship. Few people realize that out of all the grounds of inadmissibility, making a false claim to US citizenship is one of the most devastating. Except under very limited...
Is an I-94 Necessary to File for My Green Card? | Entry and Inspection
Until recently, most visitors to the United States used to be provided with an I-94 Arrival-Departure Record upon admission. The I-94 is a white card that is usually affixed to the passport and bears an entry date, class of admission, and date of stay expiration. In...
Provisional Waiver Denial: Don’t Confuse the 3 and 10-Year Bar With The Permanent Bar
USCIS recently expanded the I601A program to make a wider class of people eligible. Although this is absolutely wonderful news, it remains crucial for individuals to ensure that they are in fact, eligible before applying. Not only is the I-601A a time consuming and...