US Citizenship: All Changes Introduced by Biden Since the Presidency

The administration of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Canals Harris is committed to making the naturalization process enjoyable and accessible to all who are eligible. Since Biden took office, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a series of regulations to support ...

How many immigrants are denied naturalization every year: data for 10 years

Naturalization is the process immigrants go through to become citizens. It was first incorporated into US law with the passage of the Naturalization Act in 1790. The Dallas Morning News writes about this. Naturalization was then open only to the “free white man.”…

The United States expanded the right to citizenship for those born abroad: who will be affected

The State Department will now grant US citizenship to children born abroad of same-sex and heterosexual American couples through in vitro fertilization, surrogacy and other assisted reproductive technologies, the agency said on May 18, notifying all US posts abroad and Congress of the historic ...

Why do Americans living in other countries want to renounce US citizenship

Tax season puts a strain on tax fillers every year, and for Americans overseas, the burden is even greater, CNBC writes. The US Department of State estimates that about 9 million US citizens live abroad. According to a survey conducted by Greenback Expat Tax ...

Biden and immigration: what important decisions did the president make in a month and a half of work

The first month and a half of the Joe Biden administration was devoted to the pandemic and immigration. The 46th President has signed numerous immigration decrees and has prepared several important bills in this area. ForumDaily asked immigration lawyer Ekaterina Muratova to take stock of Biden's immigration decisions at the moment ...

Updated test for US citizenship: all questions and answers in Russian

Those who have applied for US citizenship on December 1, 2020 will need to take an updated naturalization test. USCIS reviews the test every 10 years to ensure it remains a tool that comprehensively assesses knowledge ...

US citizenship: how long do immigrants wait for naturalization

Naturalization is the legal process immigrants undergo to become U.S. citizens. It was first written into US law in 1790, and since then every immigrant eligible for citizenship has gone through the process. US citizenship gives rights...

Becoming a US citizen is more profitable than renewing a green card: how much does it cost

One common reason permanent residents do not apply for U.S. citizenship is cost. Currently, filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, costs $725. It's a lot of money, but it's cheaper than remaining a permanent resident. And the cost of citizenship...

The downside of maternity tourism: why US citizenship is a burden for 'casual' Americans

Many girls from post-Soviet countries go to the United States to give birth to a child there, because a baby born in the States automatically receives American citizenship. Moms think that a US passport is the best birthday gift, but it is often a disservice, and not...

Trump may revoke US citizenship by birth before leaving office

According to two people familiar with the discussions, the Trump administration has resumed discussions about taking executive action to revoke citizenship by birth, writes The Hill. During his presidency, US President Donald Trump spoke about the possibility of terminating citizenship ...

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