Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most significant legal steps an immigrant can take. For green card holders in Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area, the naturalization process involves more scrutiny in 2026 than in prior years. Understanding…
Quick Answer The government is now reviewing the social media accounts of people applying for green cards, work permits, and citizenship. Social media vetting now touches nearly every category of immigration applicant. Failing to disclose a social media account is…
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order seeking to limit birthright citizenship — the longstanding legal principle that anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a U.S. citizen. This right has been protected by the Fourteenth Amendment…
Preparing for a naturalization interview, which is a critical step in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, is important to ensure a smooth and successful experience. Here are some best practices to help you prepare for your naturalization interview:…
In a previous article (USCIS will Accept Only the Revised Form N-648 Starting November 21, 2022), we discussed that Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, may be used if you are applying for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and…
In a previous article (USCIS To Automatically Extend Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants), we advised that effective December 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) for lawful permanent…
Effective December 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who have applied for naturalization. Under this updated policy, LPRs who properly file Form…
Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (Form N-648), may be used if you are applying for U.S. citizenship and need to request an exception to the English and civics testing requirements for naturalization because of physical or developmental disability…
In previous article, we discussed a number of recent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy changes aimed at making naturalization more accessible. This article focuses specifically on policy changes aimed at making naturalization more accessible for members of the…
Shortly after the Biden-Harris Administration took office in January 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14012: Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration System and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) has…