Sample Sentences for the 2025 Citizenship Writing Test Explained
Applicants for U.S. citizenship must pass a writing test by correctly writing one sentence from three read aloud…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Can I Work or Apply for Jobs During Green Card Renewal?
USCIS now allows green card holders to work up to 36 months after expiration with Form I-90 receipt.…
Form I-485 Not Eligible for Fee Waiver Using Form I-912, USCIS Confirms
Form I-485 is not eligible for fee waivers via Form I-912, except for specific exemptions like VAWA. Submitting…
Is the I-485 Filing Fee Different for a 13-Year-Old Versus a 15-Year-Old?
USCIS fees for Form I-485 differ by age and filing status. Children under 14 filing with a parent…
What Reading and Writing Vocabulary Is Included in 2025 Citizenship Test?
The 2025 English citizenship test requires applicants to read and write simple sentences from a USCIS vocabulary list…
Alabama Implements SAVE Program to Verify Registered Voter Citizenship
Alabama uses the SAVE program, authorized June 18, 2025, to verify voter citizenship electronically with due process. Automated…
USCIS Revises Policy on Disclosure of Derogatory Information
USCIS’s June 2025 policy mandates notifying applicants of unknown derogatory information used in immigration decisions. This all-benefit update…
Will I Get a Status Extension During My Green Card Renewal Process?
Beginning September 2024, USCIS extends green card validity to 36 months with Form I-90 filing. Residents can continue…
Birthright Citizenship and Executive Order 14156: What Families Need to Know
Birthright citizenship remains in effect as of April 2026 while the Supreme Court reviews a challenge to President…