Tag: INA
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USCIS Implements New Law Regarding Citizenship for Children of Military Members & U.S. Government Employees Stationed Overseas
Last week, USCIS updated policy guidance concerning residency requirements under section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to comply with the requirements of the recently enacted Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act. Under the new law, a child born outside of the U.S. acquires automatic citizenship under INA 320, […]Read More -
USCIS Updates Guidelines for Naturalization Requirement of Good Moral Character
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires naturalization applicants to demonstrate good moral character (GMC). Some offenses, such as murder and aggravated felony, can permanently bar applicants from establishing GMC. Lesser offenses can conditionally bar applicants from proving GMC, requiring them to wait until they have established the statutory period without an offense to reapply […]Read More
