Citizenship

US citizenship and naturalization is the ultimate goal of most immigrant. This category covers the issues related to citizenship

The USCIS extends the validity of Green Cards for Conditional Permanent Residents who have a pending Form I-751 or Form I-829.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, for 48 months beyond the card's expiration date. This adjustment took effect on January 11, 2023 for Form I-829 and on January 25, 2023 for Form I-751. This modification is being made to accommodate the current processing timeframes for Forms I-751 and I-829, which have grown…Read More Breaking News

Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship for Children Born Out of Wedlock

USCIS, Apr. 18, 2018 - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify certain requirements for acquisition of U.S. citizenship for children born outside the United States and out of wedlock under sections 301 and 309 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). USCIS is making conforming edits to the USCIS nationality charts. This update addresses: Changes to physical presence requirements in acquisition of citizenship cases per the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sessions v. Morales-Santana; [and] Clarifications on what may qualify as a…Read More Breaking News

Policy Alert: Effective Date of Lawful Permanent Residence for Purposes of Citizenship and Naturalization

Purpose U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the effective date of lawful permanent residence for purposes of citizenship and naturalization. Background In general, an applicant for naturalization must be at least 18 years old and must establish that he or she has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence at the time of filing the naturalization application.1 In addition, a child born abroad may become a U.S. citizen when all conditions have been met including admission as a lawful permanent resident…Read More Breaking News

How to Deal with Failure to Register for Selective Service on your Citizenship case.

Selective Service Registration​ is an important component of the Naturalization process. Failure to knowingly and willingly register for selective service will actually disqualify certain individuals from the good moral character principle of the US naturalization. Note that Selective Service does not mean you are registering for the US military, it only means that in times of conflict, you will be actually be available to defend the United States. As such it is important to know: a.) who needs to register; b) how to register and c) what happens if you did not register.​ Also…Read More Breaking News

7 Reasons You Should File for Your Citizenship

With the United States and political candidates anti-immigration instances, many more people are actually applying for their citizenship this year. According to the Los Angeles Times article only in California, there are around 2.2 million people eligible to file for their citizenship or naturalization. From our experience most who are not filing for citizen is either because they do not have the means to pay for the high N-400 (Naturalization) fees  or they do not want to lose their country's of birth citizenship. For example many Indians prefer to stay on a green…Read More Breaking News

USCIS Publishes New Edition of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

On April 13, 2016, USCIS revised Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. The revised version is available at uscis.gov/n-400. You may continue to use the 9/13/13 edition of the form until August 9, 2016. USCIS will reject and return previous versions of Form N-400 submitted on or after August 10, 2016. Eligibility Requirements The eligibility requirements for naturalization have not changed. For information on how to complete the form, and where eligibility you can call us at 510 742 5887. Changes You Will See on the Revised Form USCIS posted the draft form on…Read More Breaking News

Civics Test Answers Updated for N-400 Naturalization Test 2016

See the updates Are you preparing for the naturalization test? As you study for the U.S. history and government (civics) test, make sure that you know the most current answers to these questions.  Periodically, answers change to reflect the results of federal and state elections and appointments or to clarify content and ensure consistency in terminology. The revised answers to the questions below are effective immediately. Question Update 20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now? The answer to this question may have changed after the 2015 elections.  Give the name…Read More Breaking News

Shah Peerally Law Show

October 12 2015 - Shah Peerally Law Show covering a number of important issues such as H4 visas, H1B transfers, citizenship and naturalization.  The show is recorded live with callers asking specific questions on different immigration and other legal issues. Hosted by Shah Peerally, Esq., the show has one of the highest rating in the Bay Area California. Listen to the recorded version for free.Read More Breaking News

Delay on Naturalization for Muslims, Middle Easterns, and South Asians!

Millions of aspiring Americans apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) each year. But under a previously unknown national security program known as the “Controlled Application Review and Resolution Program” (CARRP), the government excludes many applicants from Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian communities from these opportunities by delaying and denying their applications without legal authority. Learn more about CARRP and how it has harmed the naturalization process. If your case has been delayed, please call us at 510 742 5887 Read the full ReportRead More Breaking News

How long can I travel outside on a Permanent Residence?

Traveling on a green card and maintaining continuity to file for citizenship can be very tricky. In fact, most people have a misconception on how it works and what happens to their permanent residence if they travel for a long period of time.  While preserving the green card is one thing, being able to file for citizenship based on long term travel is another issue.  Many are confused when it comes to traveling outside under such circumstances.  This article might be very helpful to answer such questions. In case, the answer is not…Read More Breaking News

The Shah Peerally Law Show August 13 2015

August 13 2015 - The Shah Peerally Law Show today covered interesting topics such as the current visa bulletin and September 2015 visa bulletin and all its related issues including H1B extensions, I-140 AC 21 issues, EB1 issues and delays on EB categories. Please listen and share the recorded live show.Read More Breaking News

Shah Peerally Law Show August 6 2015 – H1B, H4 EAD, and Green Card.

August 6 2015 - Shah Peerally Immigration Law Show discussing H1B visa, H4 EAD, I-140 EAD, H4 visa, L1b visas, employment immigration, USCIS rules, adjustment of status, B1/B2 extension, B1 adjustment of status, family immigration, visitor visa, f1 visa, student visa and other immigration issues. Hosted by Shah Peerally Music podcasts - Audio Hosting - Immigration Law - Shah Peera...Read More Breaking News
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