How a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Can Apply for a Green Card for an Overseas Family Member: A Detailed Guide

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How a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Can Apply for a Green Card for an Overseas Family Member: A Detailed Guide

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: art4you1 / shutterstock.com One of the most common pathways to obtaining permanent residency (commonly known as a green card) in the United States is through family-based immigration. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can petition for certain family members living overseas to join them in […]

Derivative Citizenship Before and After the Child Citizenship Act of 2001

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Derivative Citizenship Before and After the Child Citizenship Act of 2001

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Fernanda_Reyes / shutterstock.com  Citizenship is one of the most valuable statuses an individual can acquire, offering legal protections, civic rights, and national belonging. In the United States, the primary routes to citizenship are birthright (jus soli), naturalization, and derivative citizenship. While birthright citizenship is conferred automatically to those […]

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