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Loss of Citizenship

U.S. Citizens Living Abroad: What You Need to Know About Taxes

Living outside the United States does not end U.S....

Why Some People Give Up U.S. Citizenship, and What It Really Means

Giving up U.S. citizenship sounds shocking to many Americans,...

When Citizenship Can Be Taken Away: Understanding Denaturalization

U.S. citizenship is often described as permanent. For most...

Naturalization

The Pros and Cons of Naturalization

Naturalization is often described as the final step in...

Naturalization 101: How You Become a U.S. Citizen and What It Means

Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent...

In Trouble Overseas? How the U.S. Government Actually Helps Its Citizens Abroad

When Americans find themselves in trouble overseas, the instinct...

Naturalization Risks: How Heightened Scrutiny Can Put You in Removal Proceedings

Naturalization is often seen as the final and safest...

Citizenship at Birth

Birthright Citizenship Lives On: Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Executive Order

For nearly a year, thousands of families have lived...

U.S. Citizenship for Children Born Abroad

U.S. citizenship is not limited to people born inside...

Born in the USA: Why Your Child Is a Citizen, No Matter Your Status

Public debate about birthright citizenship resurfaces regularly, often during...

How to Obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or a U.S. Passport

For people who acquired U.S. citizenship at birth abroad,...

Derivative Citizenship

What Is Derivative Citizenship? How Children Can Gain U.S. Citizenship Through a Parent

Derivative citizenship is a way some children automatically become...

Getting Legal Help

What Is Derivative Citizenship? How Children Can Gain U.S. Citizenship Through a Parent

Derivative citizenship is a way some children automatically become...