Petitioners’ Motion to Remand denied

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner

The court denied Petitioners’ motion to remand, rejecting their attempt to base a claim for asylum on the fear that their recently born U.S. citizen daughter would be subjected to FGM upon the family’s removal to Guinea. (Mariko v. Holder, 1/24/11)

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More than 9,000 individuals 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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Can My USC father still apply me for Permanent Residence?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

My father became a US citizen when I was 15. He told me I came from a fake visa, can he still apply me for permanent residence? – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/Yszg2

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How to become a US Citizen?

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

I am permanent resident 06/07/07.  Now I want to be a US Citizen.  I received my Green Card with I-360. – Immigration – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/5yKvS

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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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I am a Green card holder but divorcing, can this stop my becoming US citizenship?

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Green card-U.S. citizenship when asking for divorce can this stop his process to become US citizenship? – Immigration – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/uMpTM

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Title: My mother became a U.S. Citizen and now I have to wait 5 more years

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: My mother filed a petition for me some years back. I am from the Philippines. She was a Lawful Permanent Resident at the time. Just last year she became a U.S. Citizen. I was sure that now it would take faster for me to get my Green Card. Unfortunately when I called, they told [...]

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Title: Why am I penalized because my father became a U.S. Citizen?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I have seen your previous articles on the new Age-Out provisions of the law just recently passed. My father filed a petition for me around 1993. I am from the Philippines. He was a Lawful Permanent Resident at the time. Three years ago he became a U.S. Citizen. I was actually called for the [...]

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Why should I become a U.S. Citizen?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident for many years. Many of my friends have become U.S. Citizens (USC) as have many of my family members. However, I just do not know why I should become a U.S. Citizen. Can you advise me? Answer: The Constitution gives many rights to citizens and non-citizens living in [...]

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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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