The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced updates to the naturalization test, which evaluates an applicant’s knowledge of U.S. history, government, and English language proficiency. All applicants worry about the Naturalization...
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Employment Authorization for Children Going Through the Green Card Process
Derivative children of a U.S. citizen going through the Green Card application process are eligible to apply for employment authorization while their adjustment of status (Form I-485) is pending. This is done by filing Form I-765 (Application for Employment...
Double Check the Form Edition, Filing Fee, and Filing Address Before Sending Anything to USCIS
When submitting a USCIS form, there are a number of basic things you need to pay close attention to. First, it is crucial to include the correct filing fee specific to your case type or eligibility category. Many USCIS forms have varying fees depending on how you...
USCIS is Focused on Social Media Posts from Those Applying for Immigration Benefits
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increasingly incorporated social media screening into the review process for various immigration benefits, including green card and visa applications. USCIS will soon begin gathering social media identifiers on...
Apply for Citizenship Now, Before the Naturalization Test Becomes More Difficult
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed changes to the naturalization civics test that would make it more difficult for applicants to pass. One of the most controversial changes is the addition of an essay question. This would...
New Guidance for “Good Moral Character” in Naturalization Applications
In August 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum introducing a “holistic and rigorous approach” to assessing “good moral character” for naturalization applicants. Moving beyond a simple check for criminal misconduct,...
Using Fake Documents to Get a Job Can Have Huge Consequences
Using false immigration documents or falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to get a job in the United States carries serious legal consequences. These actions are considered violations of federal immigration and employment laws. Individuals who present fraudulent...
Marriage to a US Citizen Will Not Fix All Immigration Issues
Marriage to a U.S. citizen can provide a pathway to legal status for many undocumented immigrants, but it does not automatically fix all immigration issues—especially for those who entered the United States without a visa. In these cases, even though the marriage is...
USCIS is “Rejecting” Applications for Trivial Technical Errors
During the Trump administration, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has become significantly more rigid in its handling of immigration applications. Even minor errors or omissions—such as leaving a box unchecked or failing to write "N/A" for...
Don’t Enter a Fake Marriage to get a Green Card, You’ll Probably get Caught
From time to time, a friend may want to help another friend through the Green Card process. However, filing a Green Card application based on a fake marriage is a serious offense with significant legal and personal risks. Since getting a marriage license is easier...

