Citizenship is defined as the status of being a legal member of a particular country. A citizen of a country is someone on whom all the social and political rights of the country are conferred upon. Citizens of the U.S. have the right to live, work and take part in the civic life. They also […]
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U.S. citizens are generally not required to always carry with them a proof of their citizenship. However, they may be asked for proof of citizenship when dealing with certain or almost all levels of the U.S. government. For example, they may be required to provide a proof of citizenship while applying for Social Security benefits
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A green card holder will have to renew his/her green card every ten years, to maintain his or her legal permanent resident status. Currently, they will have to pay $455 as application filing fee and $85 as biometrics fee to the USCIS to get a green card renewed. Assuming a green card holder is of age 25,
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The current filing fee for Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization costs $725 (updated-2019). This includes the $640 citizenship application fees and the $85 background check cost, also known as the biometric fee. The US citizenship process can be little complex. The citizenship process would take approximately 6 months from the day of filing Form-N400 to getting it approved.
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Here are seven great posts on U.S. citizenship that will help our readers prepare for their citizenship. Top 10 Reasons to become a U.S. citizen U.S. citizenship status comes with a lot of benefits and privileges. A legal permanent resident will need to know why he or she needs to become a U.S. citizen and
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Legal permanent residents (green card holders) who have lived in the U.S. continuously for a five year period can apply for U.S. citizenship. Prior to filing their applications, they will need to make sure that they meet all the citizenship requirements and they possess good moral character. If they meet the requirements, they can file
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There are many who are not aware of the U.S. citizenship test taken by the applicants for citizenship. This post is for those who are not aware of this test. Permanent residents (green card holders) who apply for citizenship will need to demonstrate that they are good in English and that they are aware of
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Legal permanent residents of the U.S. are citizens of other countries. They will be granted a number of rights in the U.S. but not the right to vote. To exercise their votes and to enjoy citizenship rights, they will need to become U.S. citizens by going through the legal process called naturalization. There are few
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Once the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization filed by green card holders for citizenship are approved, they will be scheduled biometrics appointments. Next, they will be required to appear for the naturalization test and interview. This test is a must for all the naturalization applicants. Many people who have lived in the U.S. for years
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Green card holders who meet certain requirements can apply for U.S. citizenship but there are certain things that will make them ineligible for citizenship in the U.S. Once they file their Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will review their criminal and immigration history. The naturalization application will include questions
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