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Denaturalization and the Administration’s Targeting of U.S. Citizens

In July 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) elevated denaturalization to a top enforcement priority, marking a dramatic shift in how the federal government approaches U.S. citizenship. While the Imm...

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USCIS to Consider Anti-Americanism in Immigrant Benefit Requests

Editorial credit: Evgenia Parajanian / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the factors that officers con...

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U.S. Citizenship Applicants Face Heightened ‘Good Moral Character’ Scrutiny

By: Mary Campbell U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially intensified its evaluation of the ‘good moral character’ (GMC) standard for lawful permanent residents ap...

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Why You Need Legal Representation When Going to Immigration Court – ICE Will Grab and Deport You

By: Mary Campbell Immigration court is one of the most intimidating places you can find yourself. Every case is high stakes—your future, your family, and your ability to remain in the United States ...

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Service and Separation: An Analysis of U.S. Immigration Enforcement Against Military Spouses

By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. Part I: The Promise and the Peril: Military Service and Immigration Status The relationship between military service and immigration status in the United States is fraught wit...

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For Victims of Gender-Based Violence, Getting Asylum Just Got Harder

By: Sam Poyer |americanimmigrationcouncil.org | Editorial credit: Mamunur Rashid / Shutterstock.com A new decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) will make it harder for people fleeing gend...

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USCIS Enacts Stricter Marriage-Based Green Card Rules, Makes Interviews Mandatory

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced sweeping updates to marriage-based green card policies—effective August 1, 2025—mandating in-person interviews in nearly all sp...

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USCIS May Place Green Card Applicants into Removal Proceedings Under New Policy

Washington, D.C. – August 6, 2025 – In a major policy shift, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now warning that individuals applying for family-based green cards—particula...

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A Legal Analysis of Dual Nationality in the United States: Recognition, Rights, and Responsibilities

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Dual nationality, the status of being a citizen of two countries simultaneously, presents a complex legal and political question within the United States. The inquiry into whet...

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Does the U.S. Government Recognize Dual Citizenship? A Legal and Practical Analysis

By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. The concept of dual citizenship—also known as dual nationality—raises a complex set of questions about legal identity, allegiance, and rights. For many immigrants, expat...

Denaturalization and the Administration’s Targeting of U.S. Citizens

USCIS to Consider Anti-Americanism in Immigrant Benefit Requests

U.S. Citizenship Applicants Face Heightened ‘Good Moral Character’ Scrutiny

Why You Need Legal Representation When Going to Immigration Court – ICE Will Grab and Deport You

Service and Separation: An Analysis of U.S. Immigration Enforcement Against Military Spouses

For Victims of Gender-Based Violence, Getting Asylum Just Got Harder

USCIS Enacts Stricter Marriage-Based Green Card Rules, Makes Interviews Mandatory

USCIS May Place Green Card Applicants into Removal Proceedings Under New Policy

A Legal Analysis of Dual Nationality in the United States: Recognition, Rights, and Responsibilities

Does the U.S. Government Recognize Dual Citizenship? A Legal and Practical Analysis

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