Birthright Citizenship, Explained
January 21, 2025Learn about birthright citizenship in the U.S., its origins under the 14th Amendment, Trump’s proposed changes, and how it compares globally.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Discover the path to U.S. citizenship, including naturalization steps, eligibility requirements, and tips for the application process.
Can Dual Filipino Citizens Still Own Property in the Philippines?
September 10, 2024Find out how Filipinos can retain property ownership in the Philippines through dual citizenship after becoming U.S. citizens.
Certificate of Citizenship, Explained
March 8, 2023What is a Certificate of Citizenship?A Certificate of Citizenship is a document proving the citizenship of a person who was born outside the United States to U.S. citizen parents. To be clear, it does not grant citizenship. It only recognizes… View Article
Certificate of Naturalization, Explained
January 10, 2025What is the Certificate of Naturalization?A Certificate of Naturalization is a document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to foreign nationals who have successfully completed the process of becoming naturalized U.S. citizens. This certificate serves as evidence of… View Article
Derivative Citizenship, Explained
August 15, 2023What Is ETIAS?The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a new travel requirement for passport holders of 59 countries, including the United States, to enter Europe. Based on its American counterpart ESTA, ETIAS conducts background checks on applicants… View Article
Documents Required for U.S. Citizenship
October 25, 2018As part of the naturalization process, all U.S. citizenship applicants are required to provide supporting documents to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Which documents are necessary depends on each applicant’s situation. Green card holders applying for naturalization based on… View Article
DS-4079, Explained
October 24, 2023What Is ETIAS?The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a new travel requirement for passport holders of 59 countries, including the United States, to enter Europe. Based on its American counterpart ESTA, ETIAS conducts background checks on applicants… View Article
Dual Citizenship, Explained
May 15, 2023What is dual citizenship?Dual citizenship —or dual nationality— is when you are a citizen of two different countries at the same time. In the context of the U.S., it means you’re both a U.S. citizen and a citizen of another… View Article
Form I-829, Explained
March 5, 2025Form I-829 (“Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status“) is used by EB-5 investors to request the removal of conditions on their two-year green card.. Filing this form grants them a 10-year permanent green card.
Form N-400, Explained
March 5, 2025Form N-400 is used to apply for U.S. citizenship. Filing this form is the first step of naturalization to become a U.S. citizen.