The naturalization test is the culmination of the naturalization process, and it can lead someone to U.S. citizenship. Considering how important this process is from a legal standpoint, and how fulfilling this can be from a personal standpoint, it is important for...
US Citizenship
How does military service impact a person’s immigration status?
If you are someone who isn't a U.S. citizen, you probably think that the only way you can become a U.S. citizen is through some complicated immigration process. In general, this is a true -- but it's also true that just because something is complicated doesn't mean...
Overcoming some common citizenship and naturalization issues
Obtaining US Citizenship is both incredibly easy and incredibly difficult. Allow us to demonstrate these two diametrically opposed descriptions. On the one hand, if you are born in the United States or in many U.S. territories, you obtain citizenship at birth. It's so...
International adoptee faces deportation hearings
A young man adopted from Korea when he was three-years-old is facing deportation due to his adoptive parents failing to apply for naturalization. He is awaiting deportation hearings in June. Meanwhile, two U.S. senators are sponsoring an amendment to the Child...
The naturalization test: exemptions and accommodations
The naturalization test that you must take and pass to become a U.S. citizen has a reputation for being grueling. For some people, this means hours and hours of studying and preparation, something we discussed in a post back in December. But when even the most able...
Considerations to make before applying for dual citizenship
Is dual citizenship right for you? It is important to understand what dual citizenship is as well as the advantages and disadvantages to having dual citizenship. Dual citizenship is when you are a citizen of two countries. Dual citizenship can happen automatically,...
Clear the hurdle: prepare yourself for the naturalization test
Imagine going through the naturalization process. The anxiety of the it all would be enough to keep some people from going through with it, but many people are brave enough to get through the naturalization process. There is one hurdle along the way, though, that even...
What are the requirements to become a U.S. citizen?
The process immigrants have to go through to obtain U.S. citizenship is notorious for being long and complicated, but many citizens who have gone through it are glad they did. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will handle your citizenship application, so...
Many immigrants in U.S. can not afford citizenship fees
While many people across the country celebrated America earlier this month, a few thousand people had something extra special to celebrate. The week of July 4, about 9,000 immigrants became U.S. citizens in ceremonies across the country. Immigrants from all over the...
Americans favor path to citizenship according to recent poll
There are many illegal immigrants in Louisiana and all over the country. Some of these immigrants would like to become American citizens, but have been unable to navigate the process. According to a recent poll published by the Public Religion Research Institute and...