The United States seems to have more polarization than ever before. Because politics often take center stage in nightly newscasts and local cafes alike, you may want to make your voice heard. If you are not a U.S. citizen, though, voting in a federal, state and many...
US Citizenship
TN nonimmigrant status for Canadian and Mexican professionals
When it comes to obtaining a work visa and moving to California, people who have a higher level of education and/or experience often have more options. Professionals who are citizens of Mexico or Canada have an option not available to foreign nationals from other...
What is the US naturalization test?
The process of becoming a citizen of the United States includes a naturalization test for immigrants in California. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, this test has two major components: the English portion and a civics test. The purpose of this...
Military service remains pathway to citizenship
Many immigrants who live in Corona, California wish to take the next step and become naturalized citizens of the United States. There are many different ways to go about obtaining citizenship. Despite recent changes in the government’s policies toward...
A look at citizenship and the upcoming election
Immigrants who live in California may wish to become naturalized citizens of the United States for many reasons. One of the benefits of becoming a citizen is the right to vote. Since 2016 is an election year, and one with divisive issues and candidates at that,...
Learning about the rights and duties of U.S. citizenship
Foreign nationals want to become U.S. citizens for many reasons, and some may even have been raised almost exclusively in the United States and feel they belong here already. However, before this dream can become a reality for any immigrants, they must complete all...
What you should know about dual citizenship in the U.S.
Even if you have come to California or elsewhere in the United States with the intention of becoming a citizen, you may still have strong ties and a sense of loyalty to your home country. If you do not want to renounce your former nationality, it may be possible for...
Is my child a U.S. citizen at birth?
If your child is born in California or elsewhere in the United States, or in one of the country’s outlying possessions, he or she is a citizen. However, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services states that when the birth occurs in another country,...
Is my child eligible for derivative citizenship?
As an immigrant parent in Riverside or Orange county in California who is planning to become a U.S. citizen, you may be interested in the ways that your child may become a U.S. citizen, as well. When you go through the naturalization process, there is a good chance...
Understanding the process for becoming a U.S. citizen
Perhaps you came to the U.S. for work, to further your education or to be with family. After spending time in America, you may wish to become a U.S. citizen and make your stay more permanent. Regardless of what brought you to the U.S., the naturalization process can...