Category Archive: Citizenship & Naturalization

Application Support Centers (ASCs) provide a platform for collecting biometric data after an applicant submits the relevant forms. The ASCs do not accept direct application filings.   Visa applicants can submit their biometrics for immigration benefits after booking an appointment. Usually, applicants receive notification of […]

We live in the digital age. Technological innovations, including social media, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and augmented reality, have made life easier. Even so, the digital landscape poses risks, with many people needing to learn how to use it safely and positively.   Digital citizenship aims […]

To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you must first apply. Your application is submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The application must be accompanied by evidence to show that you are eligible for citizenship. As part of the naturalization process, you must […]

Many lawful permanent residents (green holders) dream of becoming U.S. citizens one day. This is possible if one has been living in the U.S. as a permanent resident for the required period. However, becoming a U.S. citizen is not automatic simply because you have been […]

After you submit your application for citizenship and have had your biometrics taken, the next step in the naturalization process to become a citizen is being interviewed by an immigration officer. A common question we get asked at J Sparks Law about the citizenship interview […]

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a government agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which handles the majority of immigration applications in the U.S. If you are a foreign citizen living in the Austin area, you might wonder where the nearest […]

The short answer is yes, but there are several considerations you should have in mind before obtaining dual citizenship. At J. Sparks Law, we can answer questions like this for anyone in the Austin area with immigration or citizenship concerns. It’s always best to have […]

When a foreign national marries a U.S. citizen, he or she receives no automatic benefit. The parties must file for legal status and await a final decision. If the foreign national is abroad, he or she will go through what is commonly called “consular processing,” which […]

U.S. immigration law allows United States citizens and green card holders to petition the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to give their relatives green cards based on their family relationships.  At J. Sparks Law, we have experienced family immigration lawyers who help clients […]

Do You Need an Attorney to Apply for Citizenship? Many people who obtain the status of lawful permanent residents, hope to someday apply to become U.S. citizens. To obtain U.S. citizenship, one must go through what is known as a naturalization process, and you can […]