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05 Mar 2018

I am waiting for my oath ceremony in order to naturalize. Also, my green card is about to expire. I have a family emergency and need to travel to India immediately. What options do I have to return with no issues? Will this impact my naturalization case?

Answer If you have an emergency need to travel, you can try to obtain a temporary I-551 stamp in your passport at the local USCIS office. It typically is okay to travel while waiting for one's naturalization oath ceremony, but you need to inform the USCIS...

05 Mar 2018

N-600 Certificate of Citizenship for U.S. Citizens Born Abroad

Certain classes of U.S. citizens who were not born in the United States are eligible to file an application for certificate of citizenship (form N-600). While this certificate does not directly grant an immigration benefit, it does provide a certificate that evidences the date the...

08:19 / Citizen / Family Based / For Families / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / Resident

28 Dec 2017

Online Filings Allowed for N-400 Applications for Naturalization

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now allows most applicants for naturalization to file their N-400 forms online. Any applicant who is filing based on military service, filing from outside the United States, or requesting a waived or reduced filing fee is not eligible...

08:18 / Citizen / NewsBrief / USCIS News

11 Dec 2017

After an interview to become a U.S. citizen, does the USCIS officer make a decision? What does ‘recommending for approval’ mean?

Answer In general, the recommendation by the interviewing officer must be "approved" by a supervisor to result in a final approval. (11.Dec.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat...

14:02 / Citizen / FAQs / For Individuals

08 Nov 2017

Court Orders U.S. Military to Allow Certain MAVNI Enlistees to Proceed with Naturalization Process

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a court order on October 27, 2017 to enjoin (i.e. prevent) the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) from refusing to certify requests for certification of military or naval service (form N-426) for MAVNI (Military Accessions...

08:05 / Citizen / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

06 Nov 2017

I filed my naturalization application a number of months ago and am now just waiting for my interview. My green card will expire in April. If my interview is not scheduled before then, do I have to renew my green card?

Answer One in this situation generally can make an Infopass appointment at the local USCIS office and get a temporary "green card" stamp in their passport. Filing a new I-90 normally would not be necessary. (06.Nov.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...

14:23 / Citizen / FAQs / Resident

09 Oct 2017

U.S. Army Reneges on Contracts for Foreign-Born MAVNI Recruits

U.S. Army recruiters have canceled enlistment contracts for many foreign-born military recruits recruited through the Military Accessions Vital to National Interest (MAVNI) program. Reports state that these contracts have been cancelled because of the burdensome enlistment process for these types of recruits. Recruiters are instead focusing on...

16:31 / Citizen / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News

24 Aug 2017

USCIS Announces Grant Opportunities to Support Naturalization and Assimilation Programs

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a grant opportunity for organizations that provide certain types of immigration services. These grants are being awarded with the goal of preparing lawful permanent residents (i.e. "green card" holders) for the naturalization process, with a focus...

08:03 / Citizen / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

21 Aug 2017

I am a U.S. citizen sponsoring my mother for a green card. Will non-availability of her birth certificate create problems for her case?

Answer This can definitely lead to the issuance of a request for evidence, because of the requirement that the parent-child relationship be proven. The USCIS will sometimes demand a DNA test in this situation. (21.Aug.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...

16:37 / Citizen / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident

02 Aug 2017

All Naturalization Applicants Must Provide Biometrics

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy manual was updated on July 26, 2017, to now require that nearly all naturalization applicants provide biometrics, regardless of age. Prior to this, those applying to become U.S. citizens who were 75 years of age or older,...

09:01 / Citizen / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / USCIS News

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I am waiting for my oath ceremony in order to naturalize. Also, my green card is about to expire. I have a family emergency and need to travel to India immediately. What options do I have to return with no issues? Will this impact my naturalization case?

N-600 Certificate of Citizenship for U.S. Citizens Born Abroad

Online Filings Allowed for N-400 Applications for Naturalization

After an interview to become a U.S. citizen, does the USCIS officer make a decision? What does ‘recommending for approval’ mean?

Court Orders U.S. Military to Allow Certain MAVNI Enlistees to Proceed with Naturalization Process

I filed my naturalization application a number of months ago and am now just waiting for my interview. My green card will expire in April. If my interview is not scheduled before then, do I have to renew my green card?

U.S. Army Reneges on Contracts for Foreign-Born MAVNI Recruits

USCIS Announces Grant Opportunities to Support Naturalization and Assimilation Programs

I am a U.S. citizen sponsoring my mother for a green card. Will non-availability of her birth certificate create problems for her case?

All Naturalization Applicants Must Provide Biometrics

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