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This page explains how to become a citizen of the United States. Lawful permanent residents may apply for naturalization. We provide dozens of articles and links explaining who is eligible for naturalization as well as the application procedures, including an online, self-correcting history and government examination. Other persons may obtain U.S. citizenship at birth or while they are minors through their parents or grandparents. It is also possible to have your naturalization revoked. Finally, we link to articles regarding who is eligible to be a "dual" citizen, a citizen of more than one country.

This page is divided into the following subtopics: (SS) Success Stories; (1) Chat Transcripts; (2) Naturalization; (2A) Naturalization Lawsuit (3) Expedited Naturalization through Military Service; (4)Revocation of Naturalization; (5) Obtaining Citizenship through Parents/Grandparents; (6) Other Citizenship Issues; (7) Reports and (8) Practice Advisories from the American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF).

SUCCESS STORIES

* Helping A Client Become a U.S. Citizen (August 2008)
* Citizenship - Military Service Exemption (June 2007)
* U.S. Citizenship Based on Your Ancestors (June 2006)
* Citizenship Through Parents (February 2000)
* Private Romero's 50-Year Odyssey to U.S. Citizenshp

How to Become a Citizen of the U.S. (Audio - 3:06.2 minutes) *

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CHAT TRANSCRIPTS: NATURALIZATION


* Naturalization: Helpful Hints on Becoming a U.S. Citizen (June 5, 2000)
* No Foreign Prince or Potentate: Becoming a U.S. Citizen

NATURALIZATION


* How Do I Apply for U.S. Citizenship? (USCIS)
* Redesigned (New) Naturalization Test
* Which Test Do I Take?
* Guidance on Continuous Residence, Physical Presence, and Overseas Naturalization (USCIS) - (8-15-08)
* USCIS UPDATES PROJECTED NATURALIZATION PROCESSING TIMES (8-11-08)
* USCIS UPDATES PROJECTED NATURALIZATION CASE PROCESSING TIMES (4-22-08)
* Latinos File Suit Against the U.S. Charging Their Right to Become Voters is Being Withheld (3-07-08)
* Behind the Naturalization Backlog: Causes, Context and Concerns - February 2008
* Could You Pass the Citizenship Test? by Carl Shusterman (Recruiting Trends) - December 2007
* Redesigned Naturalization Test
* USCIS News Release: USCIS ANNOUNCES NEW NATURALIZATION TEST (September 27, 2007)
* Civics (History and Government) Items for the Redesigned Naturalization Test - 100 Questions & Answers
* Naturalization Self Test
* A NEW GUIDE TO NATURALIZATION (January 2007)
* Naturalization Guide (USCIS) - In English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog & Vietnamese
* Naturalization FAQ (USCIS)
* Download Naturalization Forms
* The Citizen's Alamanac (USCIS)
* Fact Sheet: Naturalization Exam Redesign (11-30-06) (USCIS)
* Press Release: New Q & As for New Pilot Naturalization Exam (11-30-06) (USCIS)
* 144 Questions and Answers for New Pilot Naturalization Exam
* Naturalization: Waivers, Exceptions and Special Cases (USCIS)
* Interpretations of U.S. Citizenship Laws and Regulations (USCIS)
* CIS Postpones Naturalization Interviews Until After Background Checks Completed (4-25-06)
* History and Government Test (100 Questions)
* Effect of Failure to Register for Selective Service on Naturalization Eligibility
* Register for Selective Service Online - In English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean & Vietnamese

NATURALIZATION LAWSUIT


* Groups Sue to Stop Excessive Citizenship Delays
* Complaint in Naturalization Lawsuit Challenging FBI Name Check Delays (12-04-07)

EXPEDITED NATURALIZATION
THROUGH MILITARY SERVICE


* Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act (S.2840) - (Passed by House and Senate, Signed by President on October 9)
* Naturalization Information for Military Personnel (USCIS)
* USCIS LAUNCHES TOLL-FREE MILITARY HELP LINE (8-13-07)
* USCIS Fact Sheet: Military Naturalizations (5-24-07)
* Gallarde v. INS (9th Cr. May 11, 2007)
* PRIVATE ROMERO'S 50-YEAR ODYSSEY TO U.S. CITIZENSHIP
* ILLEGAL MARINE GAINS GREEN CARD & U.S. CITIZENSHIP
* INS Memo - Implementation of Executive Order 13269 (7-17-02)
* Expedited Naturalization Executive Order 13269 (7-03-02)
* Fact Sheet: Honoring Members of America's Armed Services

REVOCATION OF NATURALIZATION


* Appeals Court, In En Banc Decision, Rules That Attorney General Lacks Authority to Revoke Naturalization (7-20-00)
* Appeals Court Holds INS Has Authority to Revoke Naturalization (6-4-99) (Overruled - See Above)

OBTAINING CITIZENSHIP THROUGH
PARENTS/GRANDPARENTS


* Obtaining Citizenship Through Parents - Step-by-Step Guide
* How Do I Immigrate an Adopted or Prospective Adopted Child or
Help My Adopted Child Become a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident? (USCIS)
* Acquisition of Citizenship for Children Born Overseas (State Department)
* Interpretations of U.S. Citizenship Laws and Regulations (USCIS)
* Effect of Grandparent’s Death on Naturalization under INA Section 322 (4-17-03) (USCIS)

Nationality Charts


* Nationality Chart #1 (USCIS)
Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship of Children Born Abroad in Wedlock

* Nationality Chart #2 (USCIS)
Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship of Children Born Abroad Out of Wedlock

* Nationality Chart #3 (USCIS)
Derivative Citizenship of Children

* Nationality Chart #4 (USCIS)
Section 322 Natural or Adoptive Child of a U.S. Citizen

Success Story


* Obtaining Citizenship Through Parents, Grandparents & Great-Grandparents (Part I)
* Obtaining Citizenship Through Parents, Grandparents & Great-Grandparents (Part II)

Child Citizenship


* Child Citizenship Act of 2000
* Nguyen vs. INS (6-11-01)
Supreme Court Upholds Gender-Based Distinctions In Derivative Citizenship Law

OTHER CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES


* Interpretations (USCIS)
* How Do I Get Proof of My U.S. Citizenship? (USCIS)
* How Do I Get Information About Requirements for Traveling Abroad? (USCIS)
* Citizenship Laws of the World
* Dual Citizenship FAQ (by Rich Wales)
* Dual Nationality (State Department)
* Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship (State Department)
* Reclaiming Lost Citizenship

REPORTS


* Taking the Oath: An Analysis of Naturalization in California and the U.S. (September 1999)

PRACTICE ADVISORIES FROM
THE AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAW FOUNDATION (AILF)


* Terminating Removal Proceedings to Pursue Naturalization before DHS: Strategies for Challenging Matter of Acosta Hidalgo (3-18-08)
* Amended: Circumventing Naturalization Delays: How to get Judicial Relief Under 8 USC 1447(B) for a Stalled Naturalization Application (10-6-05)

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