“IMMIGRATION LAW CONNECTION”

An often neglected tool in the Immigration Benefit Arsenal is the examination of a possible Claim to U.S. Citizenship, by a foreign national born abroad to a U.S.-Citizen-parent.
Such Children (even once they reach adulthood) are entitled to be documented as American citizens, IF the citizen parent meets certain so-called “transmission requirements” which could [...]

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USCIS reminded the public that beginning Oct. 1, all citizenship applicants must take the new naturalization test, regardless of when they filed their Application for Naturalization (Form N-400).
To learn more about U.S. citizenship and the naturalization test, go to www.uscis.gov/citizenship.

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Following about 2 years of testing, USCIS has revised and implemented a new Test, as part of the Naturalization process.
The revised test, with an emphasis on the fundamental concepts of American democracy and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, will help encourage citizenship applicants to learn and identify with the basic values we all share [...]

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This year, in February, the U.S. Army started a new recruiting pilot program for foreign healthcare professionals. Titled “Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest” (”MAVNI”), the new pilot program allows certain non-citizens who are legally present in the United States to join the Army and apply immediately for expedited U.S. citizenship, without first obtaining [...]

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Applicants for Naturalization (acquiring U.S. citizenship by means other than birth) have the opportunity to request a legal name change as part of their N-400 application process.
While this may be of great convenience or importance to the Applicant, doing so will likely delay the adjudication of your N-400 by an extra 2 to 3 months.
The [...]

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The U.S. State Department is reminding travellers to apply for their travel documents (or to make sure their current documents comply) that will be required at all land or sea border crossings as of June 1, 2009.
Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) U.S. citizens will be required to present a government-approved document that [...]

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USCIS hat implemented some changes to the format and content of the American Government/History examination which most applicants for U.S. citizenship must successfully complete. These Naturalization Test changes are effective October 1, 2008.
Do You Know Which Test Materials to Read for the Interview? The following guidelines will determine whether naturalization applicants will take the current [...]

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Just earlier this month, USCIS issued some internal guidance on the Naturalization of service members of the U.S. Armed Forces.  The special naturalization provisions are essentially governed by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
These amendments provide certain immigration benefits for any qualifying spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces. [...]

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Many U.S. citizens — especially first time international travelers –, are very surprised to learn that immigration inspectors at U.S. airports also require U.S. citizens to go through inspection upon their return from abroad.
When an inspector (a CBP officer) is convinced that an applicant for admission to the U.S. is a citizen of the [...]

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USCIS has announced some changes to the interview process for Naturalization applicants.
The Service hopes that these changes will improve Applicants’ experience with the process and lead to more efficient, better adjudications.
Pre-examination check-in process
As applicants arrive at the Field Office for their naturalization examination, consideration should be given to tasks that can be done prior to [...]

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