Naturalization Test The process of becoming a US citizen can be arduous for many. Among the requirements is passing a naturalization test. The test contains two parts – one for assessing the applicant’s English competency and another for their knowledge of the US government and history. This article will provide a brief overview of what…

What is a Points-Based Immigration System? Among the discussions regarding immigration systems in the US, President Trump has often spoken of the benefits of a points-based system. While the entirety of the US immigration system has not been overhauled in favor of a points-based one, it is helpful to understand what the point-based system entails…

Immigrants Must Have Proof of Health Insurance In line with President Trump’s restrictive stance on immigration, the federal administration issued a new presidential proclamation. This new rule would ban the entry of new immigrant applicants if they do not have proof of health insurance in the US. Issued only a few days ago, the rule…

Child Status Protection Act In the US immigration system, unmarried children who are under 21 years old can apply for permanent residence. While there are other eligibility criteria, the age component is an important aspect. However, due to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services’ backlog, many applicants would no longer be 21 years old once…

What is Expedited Removal In the US, those who are not citizens can be deported if the situation legally warrants it, and cases require court hearings. However, another process allows for the immigrant to be removed quickly without a hearing. This process is called expedited removal and has been in place since 1996 with the…

Court Action Against Trump Administration Rules Over the past couple of months, President Trump’s administration has introduced several new rules regarding immigration, with most of them proving controversial. The administration’s measures addressed the detention, adjustment of status, and expedited removal of undocumented immigrants. Once the rules were announced, many states filed lawsuits in opposition, and this…