Key Highlights LGBTQ+ individuals have the same immigration rights as heterosexual couples in the U.S., including the right to sponsor a spouse for citizenship. The process for obtaining citizenship through
Introduction: Immigration Fears Under the Trump Administration It is not even two weeks into the second Trump administration and the fear in the immigrant community is overwhelming. At Benach Collopy,
Key Highlights This guide outlines a clear, step-by-step breakdown of the N-400 application process, covering essential aspects from eligibility criteria to the final oath ceremony. The information provided delves into
One of the signature immigration policy initiatives of the incoming Trump administration is to end birthright citizenship. This longstanding principle, which ensures that anyone born within U.S. borders is automatically
When can I apply? How much does it cost? Can I skip the test if …? Do I have to give up my birth country nationality? These were some of
On Saturday, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) rang in Citizenship Day in the most meaningful way: by organizing a series of legal clinics throughout the country to help many
After a years-long battle, a client of ours was recently sworn in as a United States citizen after his naturalization victory. Why is this significant? Because in 20 years
After years of statelessness, asylee and friend of Benach Collopy LLP, Sonya Kay (alias), kindly shares her thoughts and memories from her first time voting as a United States citizen:
Last night, the President spoke to the Democratic National Convention about those characteristics that define what it means to be a citizen. It is a word that gets used quite
Last night, Mr. J.A. slept soundly for the first time in more than four years. On June 5, 2012, Judge James C. Cacheris of the U.S. District Court for the