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The Keeping Families Together Process

The Keeping Families Together Process

DHS has announced the implementation of the Keeping Families Together process, which allows certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens who are in the United States without formal admission or parole to request parole in place under existing statutory authority. DHS started using Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens,…

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USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2023 and Upholds Dedication to Naturalization

USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2023 and Upholds Dedication to Naturalization

USCIS celebrated Independence Day 2023 by conducting over 180 naturalization ceremonies between June 30 and July 7, welcoming more than 5,500 new citizens. These ceremonies reflect the agency’s commitment to embracing immigrants and promoting the benefits of U.S. citizenship. In FY 2022, USCIS welcomed 974,000 new citizens, and in FY 2023 so far, 588,900 new citizens have been welcomed. USCIS…

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Proposed English-Speaking Part in U.S. Citizenship Test Raises Concerns

Proposed English-Speaking Part in U.S. Citizenship Test Raises Concerns

The upcoming update to the U.S. citizenship test has raised concerns among immigrants and advocates, particularly regarding the inclusion of an English-speaking section that may disadvantage test-takers with lower levels of English proficiency. The proposed changes by USCIS entail the addition of a speaking section, in which an officer will present photos depicting ordinary scenarios such as daily activities, weather,…

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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Naturalization Applicants

USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Naturalization Applicants

Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is an application to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. On December 12, 2020, USCIS announced that they automatically extend the validity of a Permanent Resident Card (PRC) (Form I-551) through an Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) receipt notice, without regard to whether the applicant has filed an application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90).…

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U.S. Citizens Will Not Be Allowed to Return to the U.S. With Expired Passports

U.S. Citizens Will Not Be Allowed to Return to the U.S. With Expired Passports

Back in May 2021, Customs Border Protection issued guidance allowing U.S. citizens to use their expired U.S. passports, whose passport expired on or after Jan. 1, 2020, to return to the U.S. through June 30, 2022. This temporary rule was efficient to solve the issue of the long waiting period to renew a U.S. passport from abroad which was caused…

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