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How are the different U.S. territories treated for purposes of birthright citizenship? What is the difference between a U.S. national and a U.S. citizen? Immigration

How are the different U.S. territories treated for purposes of birthright citizenship? What is the difference between a U.S. national and a U.S. citizen?

The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution makes clear that, in general, a person born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. But what counts as the “United States” for purposes of birthright citizenship? As the United States expanded…
January 8, 2021
I am a U.S. citizen who lives or works abroad for long periods of time. I am traveling to the U.S. temporarily and would like to bring my nanny. Can I do so? Immigration

I am a U.S. citizen who lives or works abroad for long periods of time. I am traveling to the U.S. temporarily and would like to bring my nanny. Can I do so?

The Department of State permits “personal employees or domestic workers” (including nannies) of U.S. citizens to accompany them on temporary visits to the U.S., but only if certain conditions are met. If the conditions are met, the nanny would receive…
December 30, 2020
I was born in the United States as the child of a foreign diplomatic officer. Do I get U.S. citizenship at birth? If not, how can I become a U.S. citizen? Immigration

I was born in the United States as the child of a foreign diplomatic officer. Do I get U.S. citizenship at birth? If not, how can I become a U.S. citizen?

In short, no -- a child born in the United States to a foreign diplomatic officer does not receive U.S. citizenship at birth. However, many employees of foreign governments -- including consular officials -- are not considered “foreign diplomatic officers”…
December 9, 2020
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Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for US citizenship Immigration

Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for US citizenship

I am interested in applying for US citizenship, but I want to know if my past criminal history will affect my case? Any past criminal history has the potential of affecting a citizenship application also known as a naturalization application,…
October 20, 2020
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Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence. Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence.

So, if my spouse is subject to the permanent bar because of his past unlawful presence, subsequent departure and re-entry without admission and inspection, what options if any do we have available? Honestly, not that many. One option to consider…
September 22, 2020
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I am a U.S. citizen/green card holder and my family wants to come to the U.S. Can my family come visit me if they are subject to the travel ban to the U.S.? COVID-19

I am a U.S. citizen/green card holder and my family wants to come to the U.S. Can my family come visit me if they are subject to the travel ban to the U.S.?

The Covid-19 crisis has caused large disruptions in daily life and created significant difficulties for international travel. Many of our clients who are U.S. citizens or green card holders ask us if their family that is abroad can come to…
September 17, 2020
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What are Some Disqualifying Factors for Citizenship? Can I Become a Citizen if I Committed a Crime? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What are Some Disqualifying Factors for Citizenship? Can I Become a Citizen if I Committed a Crime?

There are a number of factors that can derail the citizenship process.  There are outlined below. You can find out more about citizenship by clicking here. Disqualifying Factors Criminal Convictions A Criminal conviction can disqualify a Legal Permanent Resident from…
June 10, 2020
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My child is a U.S. citizen. Can he/she sponsor me for a green card? Can I put my non-U.S. citizen child as a derivative beneficiary on the I-130 petition? Family ImmigrationImmigration

My child is a U.S. citizen. Can he/she sponsor me for a green card? Can I put my non-U.S. citizen child as a derivative beneficiary on the I-130 petition?

If your child is a U.S. citizen and is 21 or older, he/she can sponsor you for a green card under the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen category. If your U.S. citizen child wants to sponsor you and your…
February 17, 2020
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USCIS Issues Guidance on “Terms of Imprisonment or a Sentence” for Good Moral Character Determinations ImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

USCIS Issues Guidance on “Terms of Imprisonment or a Sentence” for Good Moral Character Determinations

One of the requirements for naturalization be become an U.S. citizen or other immigration benefits is good moral character (GMC). An applicant for naturalization must show that he or she has been, and continues to be, a person of good moral character.…
December 17, 2019
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I am a U.S. citizen and I want to sponsor my parents for a Green Card. What documents do I need to submit to USCIS to demonstrate the parental relationship? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am a U.S. citizen and I want to sponsor my parents for a Green Card. What documents do I need to submit to USCIS to demonstrate the parental relationship?

If you are a U.S. citizen and you want to sponsor your parents for a Green Card, you will need to submit evidence demonstrating the parental relationship. I was born in wedlock and I want to sponsor my parents for…
December 16, 2019
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I am a U.S. citizen, which members of my family can I sponsor for a green card? Who are my immediate relatives? Can my immediate relatives get a green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am a U.S. citizen, which members of my family can I sponsor for a green card? Who are my immediate relatives? Can my immediate relatives get a green card?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor certain family members for a green card. There are two categories of family members you can sponsor: your immediate relatives and relatives you can sponsor through family preference categories. The benefit…
October 8, 2019
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USCIS Provides New Definition for Residency for Citizenship Applications. Children of U.S. Government Employees and Military Stationed Overseas No Longer Considered Residents ImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

USCIS Provides New Definition for Residency for Citizenship Applications. Children of U.S. Government Employees and Military Stationed Overseas No Longer Considered Residents

If you are a U.S. citizen and your child was born outside the U.S., your child may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. However, simply being born to a U.S. citizen parent is not enough for the child to get the…
August 28, 2019
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What happens if the Petitioner of an I-130 petition dies before beneficiary gets a green card? Can a beneficiary still get a green card if a Relative dies? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What happens if the Petitioner of an I-130 petition dies before beneficiary gets a green card? Can a beneficiary still get a green card if a Relative dies?

If you are a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, you can file form I-130 and sponsor certain family relatives for a green card. If you are a U.S. citizen and you want to sponsor your spouse, unmarried child…
May 6, 2019
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