9,000 become U.S. Citizens as part of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

USCIS announcement that more than 9,000 individuals will become U.S. citizens as part of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on 9/17/10. Included is a list of 2010 Citizenship Day ceremonies, including naturalizations at 22 national park sites across the country.

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Largest Number of Service Members granted Citizenship in FY2010

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

USCIS press release announcing that in FY2010, it granted citizenship to the highest number of service members in any year since 1955. A fact sheet on naturalization through military service follows the press release.

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I have a green card, should i get citizenship?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

I have a green card,should i get citizenship? – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/iKY9e

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Citizenship Status

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

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USCIS published a 30-day notice extending use of Form N-644

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

On 7/15/10, USCIS published a 30-day notice extending use of Form N-644. However, USCIS should have published a 30-day notice on a revision to the Form N-644, not an extension.

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The US to help possible lawful permanent residents to prepare for citizenship

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

A US Governmental agency announced the availability of two different grants designed to help prepare lawful permanent residents (LPRs) for citizenship and advance integration in the United States

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Derivative Citizenship

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Many times people do not realize that they are United States citizens. Derivative Citizenship is the process whereby the Immigration and Naturalization Service will give you a Certificate of Citizenship proving that you are a United States citizen. There are many ways that people are considered to be United States citizens. Many times, it will [...]

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Child Citizenship Act of 2000

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

 On October 30, 2000, President Clinton signed into law H.R. 2883, the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. The new law permits foreign-born children—including adopted children —to acquire citizenship automatically if they meet certain requirements. It becomes effective on February 27, 2001. This is citizenship immigration, not naturalization. Which Children Automatically Become Citizens Under the New [...]

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How can I become a U.S. Citizen?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I have been in the United States for many years and would like to become a U.S. Citizen. Can you tell me how someone qualifies? Answer: You may become a U.S. citizen (1) by birth or (2) through naturalization. Generally, people are born U.S. citizens if they are born in the United States or [...]

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My child is a U.S. Citizen – and I didn’t even know!

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: We just petitioned our child after not seeing him in our home country for over 2 years. He will be coming to the U.S. as a Lawful Permanent Resident. When can we apply for citizenship for him? Answer: On October 30, 2000, the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA) was signed into law. The [...]

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