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What Happens When A U.S. Citizen Has a Child Abroad?

What happens when a US citizen has a child born abroad? Is the child also a US citizen? Does it matter whether both parents are US citizens? Does it matter if only one parent is a citizen?

The answer is… complicated. It all depends. Often it is possible for a US citizen to convey US …

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Citizenship Resource Center

The USCIS has formally opened a Citizenship Resource Center for immigrants, teachers, students and the community at large.

The Citizenship Resource Center has extensive resources including information on:

– Naturalization

– Applying for Citizenship

– Study for the Citizenship Test

– Citizenship Classes

– Informational Sessions

– Information about Citizen’s Rights and Responsibilities

If you …

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USCIS To Offer Naturalization Ceremonies At National Parks

The USCIS and the National Park Service have extended their agreement to hold many naturalization ceremonies at national parks throughout the United States. Around New York City, naturalization ceremonies will be held on Ellis Island. These ceremonies will not happen daily, but will instead be held on special days, such as Constitution Day, Independence Day, …

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New York City Naturalization Pitfalls

The New York Times recently ran an article about the naturalization process in New York City and the nation as a whole. Although the article had a positive tone, it is worth noting a statement made by an immigration attorney that appeared in the article. The article noted that over 90% of the individuals who …

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