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Who Has Citizenship By Birth?
Persons who are born in the United States are citizens at birth unless they are born to foreign diplomats. A person who is born abroad to TWO US citizens is a US citizen if both parents were … more
What is a motion to reopen?
If a person within the United States has been denied citizenship, a visa, or other lawful means of staying in the country, they may be ordered to leave the U.S. At the point the removal order … more
How Do Most People Become U.S. Citizens?
One way in which citizenship may be achieved is by birth in the U.S., or birth to parents who are U.S. citizens. If neither of these situations applies, one may pursue naturalization: the … more

Can I work in the U.S. if I am not a U.S. citizen?
Even if you are not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may still be able to work in the U.S. By gaining a work permit, or an Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”), you become eligible to work in the U.S. for a certain period of time, so long as you fall within a certain category of persons. Additionally, depending on your occupation and education, you … more
How can I help my fiance(e) become a U.S. resident?
If your fiancé(e) is a foreign citizen, you will need to know the procedures for bringing your fiancé(e) to the U.S., and for him or her to become a permanent resident of the U.S. Keep in mind that there are some very strict timelines that apply to immigration to the U.S. on the basis of an intended marriage, and failure to meet those timelines can result in your … more