Benefits, Rights & Responsibilities of US Citizenship

All immigrants of the United States have rights, responsibilities, and benefits when becoming an American citizen. Their rights and responsibilities are limited to those who are only green card holders. Many wish to become citizens because of all the benefits and privileges a U.S. citizenship can bring to themselves, and their families. Some countless opportunities …

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Citizenship Application Requires Filing Form N-400

For many foreign-born individuals who immigrate to the United States, living in the country amounts to only the first step toward the greater goal of obtaining citizenship. For these immigrants, filing a U.S. citizenship application means moving another step closer to fulfilling their own version of the American dream. Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship status file …

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Apply for U.S. Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has established certain general requirements for immigrants seeking to apply for U.S.Citizenship. Once meeting these requirements, foreign nationals can set out on the journey to becoming a U.S. citizen. Parents seeking citizenship for children under 18 years of age file either Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship or …

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MIT Panel Discusses Immigration

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) hosted a panel discussion in early February centering on current and historic immigration from Mexico as well as U.S. policy approaches.  The discussion, “Understanding Immigration: How Can the U.S. Achieve a Fair, Human Policy for Accepting and Integrating Immigrants,” explored the trends, perceptions and realities of Mexican and other …

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Who is Eligible For I-130 Petition For Alien Relative

Guidelines for eligible beneficiaries on Form I-130 applications include immediate relatives for both U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs)– green card holders, but only citizens can petition for extended family. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires separate applications for each eligible relative, regardless of a petitioner’s status as a citizen or a green …

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