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07 Aug 2026

NewsFlash! President Issues Executive Orders Targeting Birth Tourism and Limiting Recognition of Birthright Citizenship

On August 6, 2026, President Trump issued two executive orders addressing birth tourism and the recognition of U.S. citizenship for certain children born in the United States. The orders direct federal agencies to restrict immigration benefits connected to birth tourism and to deny federal recognition...

20:39 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Travel / USCIS News / Visitor
05 Aug 2026

Adding a Spouse or Child to a Principal Applicant’s Green Card Process

When an individual applies for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status (commonly, a green card) in the United States, certain family members also may qualify for LPR status as derivative beneficiaries. Such family members typically include the principal applicant’s spouse and any unmarried children under the...

15:40 / Citizen / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / NewsBrief / Resident
04 Aug 2026

I applied for naturalization under the five-year rule and am now considering divorce. Do I need to wait until after my N-400 case is approved?

Answer If a person is applying for naturalization under the five-year rule, rather than the three-year rule based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, a pending divorce would generally not prevent approval of the N-400 application. (04.Aug.2026) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...

12:01 / Citizen / FAQs / For Individuals
16 Jun 2026

I am applying for naturalization but have heard that USCIS is not scheduling oath ceremonies for many applicants, even when the interview goes well. Am I allowed to travel internationally while my naturalization application is pending?

Answer Yes. In general, applicants may travel internationally while their naturalization applications are pending. However, it is important to avoid any scheduling conflicts with USCIS appointments. Applicants also should ensure that any travel does not affect their ability to satisfy the continuous residence and physical presence...

09:30 / Citizen / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / USCIS News
08 Jun 2026

USCIS May Now Deny Benefit Requests with Invalid Signatures

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued an interim final rule giving officers the discretion to deny, rather than simply reject, a benefit request found to have an invalid signature after the case has been accepted for processing. Why this Matters Previously, requests with invalid signatures...

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29 Apr 2026

I have an employment-based green card and am getting ready to file for citizenship. Since obtaining my green card, I have changed jobs and am no longer working in the same field. Is this a problem?

Answer Generally speaking, you are not required to be working in the same field at the time of applying for naturalization as when you received your green card. However, in some circumstances it may be an issue. Before seeking new post-green card employment or applying for...

11:00 / Citizen / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident