What is U.S. citizenship through derivation?

As children of U.S. citizens, the dream of becoming an American is within your reach through derivative citizenship. This legal avenue allows you to automatically acquire U.S. citizenship from your parents. It grants you the full rights and privileges of being an American citizen. However, there are certain conditions for derivative citizenship. This path is […]

What happens to debt during a divorce?

People who are going through a divorce often think about how they’re going to divide their assets. However, they should also take the time to think about their debts. Separate and marital debts aren’t going to go away if you’re divorcing. Instead, these have to be assigned to one spouse or the other, who then […]

What testing is necessary for naturalized citizenship?

Becoming a citizen can be a lengthy process. People often need to stay in the United States for years to be eligible for citizenship. They also have to complete the standard naturalization process.  That process involves paying a fee, filing paperwork, undergoing a background check and attending an in-depth interview. The United States Citizenship and […]