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Are you ready to become a US citizen? Let’s take a look at the citizenship requirement for continuous residence and physical presence in the United States.

May 3rd, 2023
Posted By
Emily Sumner
While there are many eligibility requirements to become a US citizen as noted in the Immigration and Nationality Act, to apply for citizenship, which is also referred to as naturalization, key requirements are that you are over the age of 18, have be… Read More
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Categories: Uncategorized
Tags: citizenship, continuous residence, I-751, naturalization, Permanent Residence, physical presence, removal of conditions

USCIS Will Use the 2008 Naturalization Test!

March 1st, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Great news for those applying for naturalization to become a US citizen! USCIS will now continue to use the 2008 version of the civics test. In the last days of the Trump administration, USCIS announced that they would use a longer and harder version… Read More
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Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: citizenship

Want to vote in 2020? It may not be too late to naturalize!

January 21st, 2020
Posted By
Emily Sumner
As you may have noticed, the 2020 presidential election campaigns are gearing up! The November 2020 presidential election is sure to be a historical vote, regardless of the outcome, and the right to vote and have a voice in our democracy is one of th… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration
Tags: citizenship

Applying for US citizenship or a green card? Be ready to travel!

June 17th, 2019
Posted By
Emily Sumner
USCIS announced today that in an effort to improve processing times for the N-400 (used to apply for naturalization) and I-485 (used to apply for the adjustment of status/permanent residence), they are re-distributing work to different field offices,… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: citizenship, I-485 Application

AILA Citizenship Day 2014!

March 31st, 2014
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Want to become a citizen? Apply for naturalization and have an attorney review your application for free! What: Eligible legal permanent residents (green card holders) apply for naturalization When: Saturday, April 26th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wher… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: citizenship

AILA Citizenship Day 2013 Is Coming to Richmond - April 20th!

March 21st, 2013
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Want to become a citizen? Apply for naturalization and have an attorney review your application for free! What: Eligible legal permanent residents (green card holders) apply for naturalization When: Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wher… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: citizenship