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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…

How Long Does the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony Usually Last?

Naturalization ceremonies mark the final step to U.S. citizenship, lasting typically 30 to 40 minutes. They require USCIS approval and…

Final Step After Marriage Green Card Interview Approval Explained

Once a marriage green card interview is approved, USCIS completes final checks, prints the card, and mails it, usually within…

Consequences of Failing Citizenship Questions on First 2025 Attempt

Applicants must answer six out of 10 civics questions correctly to pass the naturalization test. USCIS allows a second attempt…

Which Stage of the Marriage Green Card Timeline Does I-130 Cover?

Filing the I-130 petition starts the marriage green card process. Processing times vary from 14 to 35 months. Approval is…

Citizenship Offers Security Amid Trump’s Surge in Deportations

Trump’s second term brought unprecedented immigration enforcement: 7,300 deportations in one week, expanded expedited removals, and ICE operating in sensitive…

Current Expected Wait for EAD and Advance Parole in Marriage Green Card

To work and travel during marriage-based green card processing, applicants must file for a work permit and Advance Parole together…

How to Expedite the Marriage Green Card Timeline for Urgent Cases

Marriage green card processing averages 9.2 to 35 months. Expedited requests require urgent, well-documented reasons and are rarely approved. No…