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Over 300,000 immigrants will likely not become United States citizens in time to cast ballots in the 2020 presidential election. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency that processes immigration benefits, suspended in-person interviews and citizenship ceremonies this spring...

Being a dual citizen means that you are a legal citizen of two different countries at the same time. United States laws do not require a person to choose one nationality or another. This video discusses the three ways that...

To celebrate America's birthday on the 4th of July, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is welcoming new U.S. citizens! USCIS has put health precautions in place and is practicing social distancing at naturalization ceremonies across the country from July...

Cada mes, Every month, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) naturaliza aproximadamente a 66,000 inmigrantes; de acuerdo a las estadísticas del Instituto de Política Migratoria. La cancelación de las  ceremonias de ciudadanía en Marzo debido...

On March 26, President Trump signed into law the Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act, P.L. 116-133, which establishes that a foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen member of the Armed Forces or Government employee stationed...

El proceso para convertirse en un Ciudadano Permanente de los Estados Unidos es supervisado por el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos, (USCIS). En muchos casos, quienes buscan la ciudadanía deben tener, al menos, 18 años, y...

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new office of attorneys to strip illegally obtained citizenships that will handle the denaturalization of individuals who obtained citizenship illegally and other criminals. In a statement announcing the Denaturalization Unit on...

There are many practical benefits of being a U.S. citizen - including the expense. The cost to become a U.S. citizen is less than to remain a green card holder. Permanent residents must renew their green card every 10 years...

Becoming a legal permanent resident is the first step for an immigrant to live and work permanently in the United States. Naturalization is the process where a person voluntarily applies to become a permanent US citizen. The process to become...

2020 is a presidential election year, and many people want to cast their vote in determining the future of America. Many states, including Illinois, allow someone to automatically register to vote when they get a driver’s license. Unfortunately, you may...