The University of Pittsburgh School of Law, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected legal institutions. Accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1923, Pitt Law combines nearly a century of academic excellence…
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University offers an exceptional environment for aspiring legal professionals. Established with the mission to provide comprehensive legal education, the school is renowned for its…
Refugees Becoming Legal Permanent Residents and Citizens Citizenship Derivation for Refugee Children Eligibility Criteria for Deriving Citizenship as a Refugee Child A child can derive citizenship if all these conditions are met: Important Notes About Derivation of Citizenship Special Rule…
What is Conditional Resident Status? Waiting Period for Citizenship Converting from Conditional to Permanent Resident Important Fact Applying for Permanent Resident Status and Citizenship at the Same Time Possible Issues Interviews for Conditional Residents
Overview of VAWA Protections Effect of VAWA on Citizenship Filing the Citizenship Application under VAWA Citizenship for Spouses and Children of U.S. Citizens Under VAWA VAWA Applies Regardless of Gender Citizenship for Spouses and Children of Legal Permanent Residents Who…
General Impact of Criminal Records on Citizenship Permanent Bars to Citizenship Removal Risk Temporary Bars to Citizenship Examples of Crimes with Temporary Bars Disclosure of Arrests and Criminal History Legal Assistance
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a significant goal for many immigrants, but it comes with a range of legal requirements that must be carefully understood and met. Among these is the requirement to demonstrate good moral character, a somewhat subjective…
Who Qualifies as a Military Service Member or Veteran? A military service member or veteran is anyone who has served on active duty or reserve duty with the: Citizenship Eligibility Based on Military Service 1. Citizenship After One Year of…
Birthright Citizenship If you were born in the United States or a U.S. territory, you are generally a U.S. citizen by birthright, regardless of your parents’ citizenship status. The only notable exception is if your parents were foreign government employees…
For many Muslim immigrants, the path to U.S. citizenship is not just challenging—it can be mysteriously delayed or derailed due to a little-known but deeply controversial government program: CARRP (Controlled Application Review and Resolution Program). Originally established in 2008, CARRP…