When a foreign national applies for U.S. citizenship, the individual typically must pass a civics test prior to approval of the application for naturalization (form N-400). There are 100 possible civics questions the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer may ask during a naturalization...
A new online fee calculator has been added to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website to help stakeholders properly calculate the amount owed when applying for certain immigration benefits. This calculator is designed to help reduce the number of applications and petitions the...
Answer In general, traffic citations should be disclosed on the N-400. It generally would not be necessary to provide a copy of the ticket, if it is just a moving violation. DUI or other more serious offenses always require court documents. (07.Jan.2019)In frequent sessions of our...
Answer Question 23 of the N-400 asks for any citations. A speeding ticket is a citation, and therefore you should answer yes to the question. For question 29, which asks for details of any such citations, you should provide the details of the ticket/s. In addition,...
President Donald Trump recently announced that he intends to revoke birthright citizenship through an executive order. However, this appears to be little more than political posturing, as legal experts nearly all agree that the President has no ability to alter this legal right provided by...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy manual has been updated with regard to marriage and cohabitation requirements for those applying for citizenship based on marriage to a U.S. citizen (USC). As summarized in the USCIS policy alert, the policy update clarifies how long...
Answer Applying for a U.S. passport and/or an N-600 certificate of citizenship are both independent options for one who has automatically acquired U.S. citizenship, and can be pursued independently. Neither is required in this situation. A passport generally may be faster. (29.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed regulation regarding inadmissibility on public charge grounds. A public charge is a person who is deemed likely to become financially dependent on public benefits.Generally speaking, a person applying for lawful permanent residence (commonly referred...
While the teleconference series offered by the Murthy Law Firm is designed for employers and their representatives, this information may be of interest to employees and to those considering launching a startup. The focus in this teleconference, recorded October 3, 2018, is recent changes to...
Answer This is a complex question, and one in this situation should consult a qualified attorney. In general, though, a single DUI would not be a bar to obtaining U.S. citizenship. Multiple DUIs could be considered a "moral character" problem, however, if one is found to...
