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Marriage Green Card Timeline: U.S. Citizen vs. Green Card Holder Spouse

Marriage green card timelines depend on the spouse’s U.S. status. Spouses of citizens have quicker approval with concurrent filings, while…

Medical Exceptions and Waivers for 2025 Citizenship Questions

USCIS updated its Form N-648 medical exception policy in 2025 to help disabled applicants bypass English and civics tests. Applicants…

Common Factors That Delay Marriage Green Card Timelines in 2025

Marriage green card delays in 2025 stem from updated USCIS form rules, stricter fraud checks, and significant processing backlogs. Spouses…

Are Children Required to Take the Oath of Allegiance for Citizenship?

Children under 14 do not need to take the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens, but those 14 and…

Supreme Court Reviews Birthright Citizenship and Redistricting Cases

In 2025, the Supreme Court reviews Trump’s attempt to end U.S. birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and challenges to…

Foreigners Married to Vietnamese Can Obtain Citizenship Without Residency

In 2025, Vietnam reformed its nationality law, removing residency and language requirements, permitting dual citizenship with approval, and enabling applications…

Portuguese Citizenship Law Changes: Impact on Golden Visa Holders Explained

Portugal revised its citizenship law in 2025, doubling residency to 10 years and adding language tests. Golden Visa holders must…

Can Family Members Attend My Oath of Allegiance Ceremony?

Family attendance at naturalization ceremonies is usually permitted but venue-dependent. New citizens should arrive early to secure seats. The Oath…