USCIS Naturalizes Highest Number of Service Members Since 1955

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that in fiscal year 2010 it granted citizenship to 11,146 members of the U.S. armed forces at ceremonies in the United States and 22 countries abroad. This figure represents the highest number of service members naturalized in any year since 1955. This number is a 6 percent increase from the 10,505 naturalizations in fiscal year...
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Fact Sheet: Naturalization Process for the Military

USCIS issued a helpful fact sheet for members of the U.S.  Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and certain components of the National Guard who qualify for U.S. naturalization.  To read the entire fact sheet, click here.  We have highlighted relevant parts of the fact sheet below. Qualifications While a member of the U.S. armed forces must meet the general requirements and...
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Free Webinar on March 17 – How To Become a U.S. Citizen

Would you like to become a United States citizen, but don’t know where to turn or where to begin the process? Bashyam Spiro’s Senior Counsel, Ame Coats, will explain the immigration requirements, process, and processing times in this free webinar on naturalization.  She will also be available to answer your questions. Sign up today!  To register, please click here. Title:  How to...
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USCIS Changes Filing Location for Form N-400 Naturalization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced revised addresses for applicants filing an Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) at USCIS Lockbox facilities in Phoenix and Dallas.   Applicants who previously filed their applications at the Lewisville Post Office (P.O.) box should now file their applications at a P.O. Box in Dallas.  In addition, the table below includes a...
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USCIS Revises Direct Mail Program for N-400 Naturalization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is revising the Direct Mail Program for the Application for Naturalization (Form N-400).   The notice of this addition is effective on Jan. 22, 2009.   The notice advises the public to file non-military N-400s with the appropriate Lockbox facilities and provides a 30-day transition period after the effective...
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N-400 Expired Oct 31, 2008 But USCIS Says Still Remains Valid

USCIS has informed the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that applicants may continue to use the N-400 Application or Naturalization form even though the prior edition expired on October 31, 2008.  A new edition of the form has not been posted to the USCIS web site. The information on acceptability of the expired form has been added to the “Special...
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