Answer Under current rules, there is no financial test for naturalization. So, using a debt consolidating service normally would not be relevant to a naturalization case. (23.Sep.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...
Answer Yes, time spent as a conditional permanent resident counts toward fulfillment of the requirements to apply for U.S. citizenship. (20.Aug.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright ©...
Answer Yes, this normally would be allowed. Filing a family-based case generally would have no impact on a pending employment-based case. Both cases could continue, but each would have a separate priority date. (i.e., The priority date from an employment-based case cannot be used for a...
Answer U.S. law does not prohibit a person from being a dual citizen. But, depending upon the circumstances, there are certain complications that can arise; and one must take into consideration the laws of the other country regarding dual citizenship. (29.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer Yes, as things stand now, a child born in California would still be considered a U.S. citizen.California is one of 22 U.S. states that filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding his executive order that purports to end birthright citizenship. This led to issuance...
Answer Traffic citations typically should be disclosed on the N-400. It ordinarily would not be necessary to provide a copy of the ticket, if it is just a moving violation. However, a DUI or other, more serious offense does require court documents. (28.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer No, a U.S. citizen is normally not subject to the alien registration requirement. (15.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2025, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights...
Answer No, there generally is no limit to the amount of time a U.S. citizen can remain outside the country. (26.Mar.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright ©...
Answer Yes. While a reentry permit allows you to return to the U.S. after a year or more abroad, and an N-470 preserves your residence for naturalization purposes, the USCIS can still determine that you have abandoned your green card if your overall circumstances do not...
Answer Generally speaking, a U.S. citizen residing abroad who is at least 21 years old may sponsor their parents for a green card. However, they typically would need to establish residence in the United States for the immigrant visa to actually be issued (or demonstrate the...
