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One often-overlooked aspect of the Naturalization process is the taking of the Oath of Allegiance. Under most circumstances, all applicants for naturalization must take an oath to be loyal and pledge to support the Constitution of the United States.… Read More

While most permanent residents are not eligible to file for US Citizenship until they have had their green cards for five years, some individuals may apply after three years under Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In order to be… Read More

The basis and foundation of our democratic form of government is the right to vote. Voting is one of the most important tools Americans have to influence the policies the government implements. One of the most significant rights of American citizens… Read More

Under most circumstances, anybody who files an N-400 application for naturalization would want to see it through to its end. In order to become a citizen, the applicant must attend an interview at the local district office where he or she will be tes… Read More

If you are a male, registering for the Selective Service System (SSS) is a very important requirement for United States Citizenship. A deliberate and conscious failure to do so will cause a naturalization application to be denied by USCIS. The reason… Read More

One of the most confusing concepts regarding eligibility for naturalization are the independent physical and continuous presence requirements needed for US Citizenship. They are two separate doctrines and each must be satisfied before an application… Read More

This is obviously a big no-no, to say the least. One should never want to lie or make any affirmative misrepresentations to the government when applying for US citizenship. If a notario, consultant, or even attorney advises you to lie, conceal, or hi… Read More

While many New Jersey residents who are not US Citizens are understandably concerned about whether Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving While Under the Influence (DUI) charges will result in their deportation, others are equally anxious that su… Read More