Citizenship And Naturalization

As someone born outside of the United States, you must take certain steps if you wish to establish U.S. citizenship and live permanently in California or another part of the United States. If you pursue U.S. citizenship through naturalization, expect to have to take...

As someone seeking citizenship or shooting for naturalization in the United States, you know about the civics and English test. This checks both your knowledge about historical events in the United States and other civics matters, along with your proficiency in...

Many people travel to the United States with hopes of becoming a citizen of the county. While America is extremely welcoming to people from all over the world, there is a specific process one must go through in order to become a citizen. Before you become eligible for...

When you finally make your way to a new country to embark on a new chapter in your life, you will likely experience a flurry of emotions. Excitement, elation and joy will likely make an appearance, along with feelings of anxiety or stress. You can help limit these...

You have to take multiple steps to become a naturalized citizen. You typically need to have lived in the United States for multiple years. Limiting your international travel is also an important qualification.  The naturalization process requires an interview, a...

There are many ways to make a family, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) took a big step last month in recognizing that. The USCIS announced that it was updating its guidance on babies conceived using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and...

Moving to another country is a massive change. It’s going to bring along some surprises and things that people tend not to expect, and it’s also going to give them a chance to learn and grow as they adapt to this new country.  If you’re thinking of immigrating, you...

U.S. citizenship comes with tremendous benefits, rights and privileges. While most Americans are born on U.S. soil, there are a few other ways you can earn your citizenship if you are a foreign national. One way of acquiring citizenship is through naturalization by...

Those living in the United States on a visa don't have much long-term security. They could lose their job or other qualifying condition for their visa at any time. When that happens, they would likely have to leave the country. They could also make mistakes that...

Many Americans choose to adopt children from other countries for a multitude of reasons. If you’re considering adopting a foreign-born child, you may be concerned about whether they can be U.S. citizens and what the process for obtaining that citizenship is. The good...