Tag Archives: Naturalization

USCIS announces priority citizenship processing for SSI recipients

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has just announced that it will prioritize the processing of applications for citizenship (N-400) for applicants receiving SSI when: SSI benefits will be terminated within one year from the date on a notice … Continue reading →

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Is someone “literate” if he or she is able to pass the naturalization exam?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Last week I had a new situation, at least new for me.  I was representing a native Spanish speaker.  I had conducted all of our interviews through an interpreter.  He understood some basic English but could not read or write … Continue reading →

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Spouses and children of members of the U.S. Armed forces may complete naturalization abroad

Posted on October 4, 2008 by

On October 2, 2008, USCIS released fact sheets on the procedures for spouses and children of members of the U.S. Armed forces to apply for naturalization abroad.  While spouses and children must still comply with the laws relating to eligibility … Continue reading →

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