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If you are a US Citizen residing in a foreign country and have a child, there is a possibility that your child has a claim to US Citizenship. A consular report of birth abroad is an official record of the birth of a US citizen in a foreign country. We discuss the consular report of birth abroad (CRBA) for children born to US citizens abroad here.
On December 9, 2022, USCIS announced a policy change that will automatically extend green cards for naturalization applicants. The new policy will go into effect on December 12, 2022. We discuss the new USCIS Policy to Automatically Extend Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants here.
If you filed for US Citizenship through naturalization, and it has been over 4 months since your interview with no response, then you have recourse. US Congress has enacted laws that enable applicants for US Citizenship through Naturalization who have been waiting 4 months or more to take action in federal court and request a judge to force USCIS to make a decision on long-pending US citizenship cases. We discuss how to get a decision on your US Citizenship case here.
On October 7, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual as a result of a settlement agreement in Calixto to v. Department of the Army, Civ. A. No. 18-1551 (PLF) (D.D.C.), known as the Calixto Agreement. Effective Sept. 22, 2022, the U.S. Army agreed to certify Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service, for Calixto class members.
A US Passport is not only proof of US Citizenship, it is also a travel document that allows the holder to travel worldwide. A passport can also be used for many other reasons when the identity of the individual must be proven. Only US Citizens as able to apply for and obtain a US passport. Here is how you apply for a US passport.
Over the past several years, admission to the United States has become increasingly difficult. There are a few different avenues that can be used to obtain proof of US Citizenship. Find out which one is right for you before you begin the process.
Arrive US Immigration Law Podcast – Episode 18 – In the most recent episode of the Arrive Podcast, we discuss questions surrounding U.S. citizenship for those born outside the United States. You can watch the episode here on YouTube or listen wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
In the most recent episode of the Arrive Podcast, we explore the naturalization interview – If you are a U.S. permanent resident, and meet the minimum requirements, you can file for U.S. citizenship through naturalization. In this episode, we discuss the naturalization interview.