Many lawful permanent residents preparing for U.S. citizenship may benefit from additional support before the naturalization interview and civics examination. Welcome.US has launched the Citizen Guide Program, a free online initiative designed to assist eligible green card holders with citizenship preparation through volunteer mentorship and guided practice.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that Premium Processing (Form I-907) fees will increase effective March 1, 2026.
Premium Processing requests postmarked on or after March 1, 2026 must include the new fee amount, or USCIS may reject the filing.
Key Premium...Recently, questions have circulated online about whether the United States may restrict or eliminate dual citizenship for naturalized citizens. These concerns stem from discussion around a newly introduced bill that has raised alarm among many immigrants who hold more than one passport.
At this time, it is important to...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance that limits the age of photos used for certain immigration documents. Effective immediately, USCIS generally requires photos to have been taken within three (3) years of the date a USCIS form is filed. USCIS also indicates that self-submitted photos will no longer...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposed rule that would significantly expand the collection and use of biometric data—including fingerprints, facial images, iris scans, voiceprints, and even DNA—from individuals involved in immigration processes. Under this plan, both immigrants and U.S. citizens connected to immigration filings could be required...
Many couples find themselves in love and ready to marry while one partner is in the U.S. on a tourist visa. While marriage to a U.S. citizen is legal, the immigration path afterward can be far more complicated. Missteps can lead to denials, long separations, or even removal from the United States.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the first major updates to the naturalization civics test as part of a broader effort to strengthen the U.S. citizenship process. These changes, which take effect in 2025, will directly impact applicants seeking to become naturalized U.S. citizens.
According to CBS News, the Trump administration is reinstating a long-discontinued practice of conducting “neighborhood checks” as part of the naturalization process for U.S. citizenship. These checks, which were largely abandoned in 1991, allow U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers to interview neighbors, coworkers, and employers of applicants to determine whether...
On August 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy memorandum that changes how officers evaluate applications for naturalization. While the law has long required applicants to demonstrate good moral character, the new memo instructs officers to apply a broader and more discretionary review when deciding who qualifies for U.S....
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual (Volume 8, Part K) regarding false claims to U.S. citizenship. These updates restore strict screening and enforcement against individuals attempting to defraud or abuse the U.S. immigration system.
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