How Do I Replace a Naturalization Certificate?
You can replace a lost, stolen, damaged, or incorrect Certificate of Naturalization by filing Form N-565 with USCIS. Losing the certificate does not affect your citizenship. [...]
Can I Change My Name During Naturalization?
Yes, you can often legally change your name during naturalization, and if a court conducts your ceremony, the new name takes effect when you naturalize and appears on your certificate. [...]
Can I Apply for Citizenship After Divorce?
Yes. Divorce does not bar naturalization; it changes the timeline. You use the standard five-year rule instead of the three-year rule for spouses of U.S. citizens. [...]
Can I Have Dual Citizenship? The U.S. Rules
Yes, you can usually have dual citizenship, since the U.S. generally permits it and does not require giving up another nationality. But the other country's laws decide too. [...]
How Do I Become a U.S. Citizen? Naturalization Steps
You become a U.S. citizen mainly by naturalizing after holding a green card five years, or three if married to a citizen, meeting residence, character, and test requirements. [...]
Green Card or Citizenship: What’s the Difference?
A green card gives permanent resident status, while citizenship adds voting, a U.S. passport, and protection from deportation. Citizenship usually follows a green card. [...]
Can I Travel While N-400 Is Pending? The Rules
Yes, you can travel while your N-400 is pending, but protect your continuous residence and be available for the interview and oath. Long trips can disrupt naturalization. [...]
Can I Apply for Citizenship With Tax Debt?
Yes, you can often apply for citizenship with tax debt if you handle it responsibly, usually with an IRS payment plan. Owing taxes is not an automatic bar, but it touches GMC. [...]
What Happens If I Fail the Citizenship Test?
Failing the citizenship test does not automatically deny your case. USCIS generally gives a second chance to retake the failed portion, and you can reapply after a denial. [...]
Can I Apply for Citizenship With a Criminal Record?
A criminal record does not automatically bar citizenship, but good moral character rules apply. Some crimes are permanent bars; you must disclose everything. [...]
