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With the presidential election just around the corner, many immigrants are eager to participate in this pivotal moment for the country. The countdown to Election Day has begun, and with only 100 days left, many green card holders wonder if...

Congratulations! You've embarked on an exciting journey towards becoming a U.S. citizen. As an immigration attorney, I see many clients eagerly anticipate their naturalization interview but often express nervousness about the civics test. Fear not! This short guide will equip...

The Chicago White Sox celebrated a beautiful day at the ballpark on May 15 by hosting a naturalization ceremony for 25 individuals from 17 countries. These individuals took an important step by becoming United States Citizens! Congratulations to the new...

Convertirse en residente legal permanente es el primer paso para que un inmigrante viva y trabaje permanentemente en los Estados Unidos. La Naturalización es el proceso en el que una persona solicita voluntariamente convertirse permanentemente en ciudadano estadounidense. El proceso...

As part of Military Appreciation Month this May, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) held a naturalization ceremony at Recruit Training Command, in Great Lakes, Illinois, where 54 US Navy sailors became a #NewUSCitizen. Congratulations to all the new citizens!...

https://twitter.com/USCIS/status/1778806301511778315 In 1917, the United States entered World War I, joining the fight against Germany. As the nation geared up for war, a surprising demographic made up a significant portion of the military draft: immigrants. Nearly one in five draftees...

On March 19th, a naturalization ceremony was held at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, Illinois, to welcome 292 new U.S. citizens from 66 countries. U.S. Magistrate Lisa Jensen of the Northern Illinois District, ASM Rockford General Manager Gretchen...

New York Mets baseball player Jose Quintana became a #NewUSCitizen on March 19! José Guillermo Quintana is a professional baseball player from Columbia and the starting pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He previously played in...

"I have the power."Action movie icon Dolph Lundgren recently added another impressive feat to his resume - becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen! The Swedish-born star took the Oath of Allegiance in a Los Angeles ceremony, officially becoming #NewUSCitizen. Lundgren, known...

Derivative citizenship is a legal concept in which a person automatically acquires the citizenship of another country due to a qualifying relationship with a citizen of that country, typically a parent or adoptive parent. It essentially means you "derive" your...