Becoming a U.S. citizen is often seen as the ultimate goal for immigrants. It is a moment of pride, accomplishment, and security. However, citizenship is not always permanent. While it is rare, the U.S. government can revoke citizenship through a process known as denaturalization. As a New York immigration lawyer with years of experience handli ...
Author: New York Citizenship Lawyer Alena Shautsova The journey to becoming a U.S. citizen can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance and preparation, it becomes a more manageable process. As a New York-based citizenship lawyer, my goal is to clarify the naturalization process and provide actionable tips to help you navigate it smoothly. W ...
Author: New York Citizenship Lawyer When your naturalization application (Form N-400) is denied, it can be disheartening. However, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a recourse through the Form N-366, “Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings.” This blog will guide you through the step-by-step pro ...
Author: USA Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova As naturalization is the goal of every immigrant in the United States, denaturalization is her/his worst fear. Denaturalization is the process during which the US government is trying to take back the naturalization of a person who became a US citizen. A person who was born in the United States, canno ...
Author: US Citizenship and Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova In the law office of Alena Shautsova, NYC Immigration lawyer, we help clients to successfully obtain US citizenship. US citizenship is the goal of many: it provides rights and responsibilities; visa-free access to many countries of the world, ability to petition for family members to ...
Author: U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Attorney Alena Shautsova Being granted US Citizenship is a dream come true for many lawful permanent residents who went through significant hurdles to adjust their status. With all the recent changes in immigration, especially the new public charge rules many who would like to apply for US Citizenship a ...
Author: NYC Immigration Citizenship Lawyer Alena Shautsova A person who was brought to the USA as a child may not know that he or she is already a citizen. Often, children do not worry about their immigration status and continue to renew their green cards up until the time they need to travel overseas or there is some sort of legal issue. At tim ...
Author: US Citizenship Attorney Alena Shautsova I read an article recently that a former political prisoner of Cuba, who advocated against Fidel Castro, was actually detained in Cuba, and later released on the request of the US government and was able to come to the US, was denied US citizenship. USCIS denied him naturalization petition, and the ...
Author: US citizenship Lawyer Alena Shautsova Recently, in response to states’ trying to decriminalize the use of marijuana, USCIS published policy updates stating that certain actions even though might not be criminal on a state level will be regarded as a “problem” when it comes to Immigration. The exact language of the USCIS’s announcement read ...
Author: US Citizenship Attorney Alena Shautsova One of the requirements for naturalization is for the person to be able to read, write and speak English. In some cases, however, the US government may waive this retirement if a person can establish that he/she has a certain disability that prevents him or her to learn English. In such a case, a p ...
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