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When Will the U.S. Citizenship Test Change and What’s Different?

USCIS announced big changes to the civics test for naturalization applicants starting in the fall of 2025. The changes are the most significant in recent years, and they raise both the standards for knowledge of U.S. civics and the level of preparation required. Below is a breakdown of what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and when the new test goes into effect. Key Changes from the Old Test to the New Test Larger Question Bank: Old test: 100 possible civics questions. New test: 128 possible civics questions. Number of Questions Asked at the Interview: Old test: Officer asked up to…

25Sep

DHS Announces Redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status

Contributed by Aaron Hall, Partner Realizing that the ongoing armed conflict in Syria continues to prevent Syrian nationals from safely returning, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Jeh…

06 Jan

USCIS Reaches U Visa Cap for Fiscal Year 2015

Contributed by Kim Tremblay, Associate Attorney Every fiscal year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has the authority to issue 10,000 U visas to immigrant victims of crime…

18 Dec

DAPA Guidelines Imminent

Contributed by Koby Polaski, Senior Attorney On January 5, 2015, we anticipate that the Obama Administration will release additional guidelines regarding the implementation of Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA).…

18 Dec

Department of State Announces In-Country Refugee/Parole Program

Contributed by Melanie Corrin, Partner On December 4, 2014 the United States Department of State announced the launch of an in country refugee/parole program in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras…

04 Dec

SNL & School House Rock: “You’re Right, There Oughta Be a Law”

Contributed by Amber L. Blasingame, Associate Attorney, Colorado Springs On the Saturday following President Obama’s announcement, Saturday Night Live, in all its comedic glory, presented an opening skit satirizing the…

26 Nov

Executive Action Expands Protection for Victims

Contributed by Koby Polaski, Senior Attorney Included in Obama’s sweeping changes to our nation’s immigration system are two important provisions that apply to U and T visas. The U visa…

24 Nov

Expansion of Parole in Place Benefits to Family Members of Military Enlistees

Contributed by Amber L. Blasingame, Associate Attorney, Colorado Springs President Obama’s Executive Action announced on November 20, 2014, expands in Parole in Place to family of US Citizens and Permanent…

24 Nov

Bringing Business Immigration into the Twenty-First Century

Contributed by Melanie Corrin, Partner The President’s announcement regarding Executive Action on immigration Thursday, November 20, 2014 did not only reach some individuals who are in the United States without…

24 Nov

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When Will the U.S. Citizenship Test Change and What’s Different?

DHS Announces Redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status

USCIS Reaches U Visa Cap for Fiscal Year 2015

DAPA Guidelines Imminent

Department of State Announces In-Country Refugee/Parole Program

SNL & School House Rock: “You’re Right, There Oughta Be a Law”

Executive Action Expands Protection for Victims

Expansion of Parole in Place Benefits to Family Members of Military Enlistees

Bringing Business Immigration into the Twenty-First Century

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