Navigating adopted child citizenship? The Child Citizenship Act and Form N-600K can simplify the process.

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Medical Condition & Citizenship?

Medical conditions needn't stall your US citizenship journey - explore Form N-648 for exceptions and USCIS offers accommodations.

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Check Your Naturalization Eligibility

The path to US citizenship involves meeting basic requirements like residency time, good moral character, and basic English skills.

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Citizenship Certificate Lost Overseas?

Lost your citizenship document overseas? Don't fret, use Form N-565 and follow USCIS steps for replacing it from abroad.

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U.S. Citizen Online

Green card holder? Take the next step to U.S. citizenship with USCIS's easier online application process!

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New Grant Program Supports Citizenship

USCIS launched CITA, a new grant program to train citizenship instructors and support new citizenship programs in under-served communities.

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U.S. Citizenship Through Grandparents

Grandparent Shortcut to US Citizenship? (It Exists, But Here's the Shocking Catch (and Form N-600))...

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Form I-751 vs. Form N-400

I-751 removes conditions on a marriage-based green card, while N-400 grants full U.S. citizenship.

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Pending Adjustment of Status and Replacement Citizenship?

Lost your citizenship certificate during adjustment of status? Apply for a replacement (Form N-565) with an urgent explanation for faster processing.

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Hope for Trafficking Victims: Stronger Protections & Easier T Visas

T visa program just got a major upgrade: easier application, stronger protections for victims, and better tools to catch traffickers.

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Lost a U.S. Citizen Spouse?

While grieving your spouse's loss, you may be eligible to stay in the US as a surviving spouse with the help of an immigration attorney and the right forms…

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Past Arrest and US Citizenship?

Criminal record isn't an automatic bar to citizenship (USCIS weighs severity, timing, rehabilitation), but honesty is key (disclose everything to avoid denial/deportation).

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Forms for New Citizen

Even as a US citizen, forms might be needed for passport (DS-11), Social Security card (SS-5), replacing lost naturalization certificate (N-565), sponsoring family (I-130), filing taxes (various IRS forms), or consult an attorney/government agency for specifics.

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USCIS Funds Citizenship Prep Programs

USCIS offers Citizenship Integration Grants (up to $10 million) to empower immigrant-serving organizations in supporting lawful permanent residents on their path to citizenship (apply by June 21st at grants.gov).

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Adopted Child's US Citizenship Certificate?

Adopted by US Parents? You Might Already Be a US Citizen (Unlock Your Citizenship with Form N-600)...

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Pending Citizenship & New Forms?

While you can submit other forms with a pending citizenship application, consult an attorney to avoid complications and ensure everything stays compliant (renew green card, disclose application status on new forms, stay connected with USCIS).