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Applying for U.S. citizenship is one of the most important steps an immigrant can take to secure their future in the United States. Beyond the pride of officially becoming an American, citizenship provides powerful rights and protections that permanent residents...

Applying for U.S. citizenship is an exciting and life-changing step, but if you have a criminal record, the process may feel uncertain and overwhelming. Many immigrants wonder: “Does my past prevent me from becoming a U.S. citizen?” The answer is...

If you’ve been a green card holder for the required amount of time, now is the time to take the next step—especially with the U.S. elections coming up next November. Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most powerful...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced an update to the naturalization process that emphasizes a principle that has always been part of becoming an American citizen: good moral character. According to USCIS spokesman Matthew Tragesser, the new...

Recent headlines have revealed a growing crisis: international college students are losing their visas and being forced to leave the U.S. This is causing fear in college students and adults who discover they’re not U.S. citizens – even though they...

Recent reports highlight a troubling case: a man born on a U.S. military base in Germany was deported to Jamaica, having never legally acquired U.S. citizenship - even though his father was an American soldier. This shocking real-world example shows...

If you are not a U.S. citizen, your authorized period of residency in the United States must have an official starting date and ending date. Your time as a Permanent Resident begins on the date you were granted permanent resident...

  In celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) held naturalization ceremonies throughout the greater Chicago area in September and October that welcomed immigrants as #NewUSCitizens: On September 13, 2024, a naturalization ceremony...

Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers is proud to announce we have opened our 6th location in the Chicago area. Our new office is located in Waukegan, Illinois, and will make it more convenient for people in the North and Northeast...

A recent article in the New York Times analyzed why immigrants are becoming U.S. citizens at the fastest rate in 10 years. The government has reduced the application backlog. With citizenship application processing speed now under 5 months, it is...