Category: US Citizenship

To become a U.S. Citizen, one must file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. When preparing Form N-400, the applicant must disclose the total number of trips (in days) they took outside of the U.S. for 24 hours or longer, during the last 5 years. Many lawfully permanent residents (“LPRs”) who want to apply for U.S. […]

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day during a weeklong celebration from September 17th to September 23rd. Throughout “Constitution Week,” USCIS will welcome more than 6,900 new citizens in more than 130 naturalization ceremonies across the nation. Constitution Week is a way for citizens old and new […]

Generally, people consider the term national as a synonym for the term citizen, and vice versa. However, the two terms have different meanings. The main difference between national and citizen is that nationality relates to the place you are born, and citizenship relates to title given to you by the government of a state after […]

Congratulations, you’re a U.S. citizen! Now that your naturalization ceremony is complete and you have your naturalization certificate, what should you do? Here is a list of what steps you should take next: If you have any questions about becoming a new U.S. citizen, please contact our office to set up a consultation with one […]

Sometimes, it is necessary for a U.S. citizen to renounce or give up their U.S. citizenship. Below we look at some of the pros and the cons to renouncing your U.S. citizenship.  Pros of Renouncing US Citizenship Cons of Renouncing US Citizenship If you are interested in renouncing your U.S. citizenship, be sure to contact […]

If you currently have a naturalization application pending with the U.S. government, you may be wondering if you can travel in the period between your naturalization interview and your oath ceremony. The short answer is yes: there is no restriction on international travel when you apply for naturalization nor after you have been recommended for […]

Going into your naturalization interview can seem daunting. Our recent experience accompanying a client to their interview can provide you with some insight as to what you might expect at your own interview and ease some of your concerns.  According to our recent experience, the following provides a description of what you may expect your […]

If you have recently become a U.S. citizen, you may be wondering how to obtain a U.S. passport! Below is a step-by-step guide on how to do just that.  For more information, be sure to visit the Department of State website. 

On January 3, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a proposal to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. These new fees would allow USCIS to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future case backlogs.  USCIS receives a majority of its […]

Associate Attorney Erica Chiodo talks about a recent client success story involving applying for naturalization. Watch the video below for more information and check out our page on US Citizenship and our blog for posts like USCIS Automatically Extends Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We […]