Certificate of Citizenship Replacement Process
If you've lost your certificate or need to change certain biographic data, there's a Certificate of Citizenship replacement process. Read more
What Happens at a USCIS Naturalization Interview from Test to Interview
The naturalization interview is the final obstacle for permanent residents who have filed Form N-400 to become U.S. citizens. Near the end of the N-400…Continue Reading →
Gathering Evidence to Prove U.S. Citizenship through Parents
Individuals who are born outside the United States to at least one U.S. citizen parent typically have a claim to U.S. citizenship. However, Congress changed…Continue Reading →
Getting Ready for the Naturalization Process
The naturalization process is the path through which a foreign national can voluntarily become a U.S. citizen. In order to begin the naturalization process, an…Continue Reading →
Paths to Citizenship as the Widow(er) of a U.S. Citizen
The widow of a U.S. citizen may apply for a green card and even obtain U.S. citizenship. U.S. immigration law accommodates situations where the U.S.…Continue Reading →
USCIS Receipt Number Explained
After you’ve filed almost any application or petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), they will respond by mailing you a Form I-797C, Notice…Continue Reading →
4 Things to Do After Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Once you become a U.S. citizen, you have access to additional benefits and services. But there are still some actions you’ll need to take in…Continue Reading →
What Your U.S. Passport Can’t Do
Your U.S. passport is generally sufficient proof of your U.S. citizenship for many purposes. Clearly, it is a valuable travel document and widely accepted for…Continue Reading →
Replacing Your Certificate of Naturalization is a Simple Process
Upon naturalizing as a U.S. citizen at an oath ceremony, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presents new citizens with a Certificate of Naturalization. This…Continue Reading →
How to Get a Copy of Your Immigration File
The U.S. government’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows people to gain access to information held by the government. This right extends to immigration. You…Continue Reading →