Becoming a United States citizen is a major milestone for many immigrants living in California. For individuals and families in Los Angeles and throughout the state, citizenship offers long-term security, expanded rights, and new opportunities. However, the naturalization process can feel confusing, especially for those who are unsure whether they meet the eligibility requirements. [...]
For millions of undocumented immigrants living in the United States—especially in diverse, vibrant communities like Los Angeles—the future can feel uncertain. Fear of deportation, family separation, or sudden detention is a daily reality for many. But here’s what’s often overlooked: there are legal pathways that may be available to help some undocumented individuals obtain [...]
Applying for U.S. citizenship is an exciting milestone for many immigrants, but it can also be a complex process, especially if you have a criminal record. One of the key requirements for naturalization is demonstrating “good moral character,” and past legal issues can raise concerns about your eligibility. However, having a criminal record doesn’t [...]
The journey toward U.S. citizenship through naturalization is marked by several critical steps, each designed to ensure applicants are well-prepared and fully qualified for the responsibilities and privileges of American citizenship. At Hanlon Law Group,, our expertise in immigration law positions us as your ideal guide from the very start of your naturalization endeavor. [...]
If you are preparing to take the test for U.S. citizenship, it’s a good idea to study and prepare yourself ahead of time so you have the best chances of passing and officially becoming an American citizen. Here we will list some of the more common questions that appear on this test, along with the [...]
Causes for Denaturalization: 4 Grounds for Revoking Citizenship Denaturalization refers to the process of revoking a person’s citizenship in the U.S. and, in many cases, deporting that individual. Despite the fact that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) doesn’t commonly take this type of action against people, it is, nevertheless, possible and more likely to [...]
Wherever there are people needing help and willing to pay for it, scam artists can lurk in the shadows, waiting to steal money from unsuspecting, vulnerable people. In fact, scams targeting undocumented people in the U.S. are fairly prevalent, as this group of people: Can be especially vulnerable due to a lack of language [...]
The term “illegal alien” has been a part of the American lexicon for decades. While the phrase was first established by the Library of Congress in 1980 (as“aliens, illegal”), in 1993, it was revised to “illegal aliens” in 1993. Since then, however, political correctness has seemed to trigger a fading reliance on this phrase. [...]
Finally, more than one year after publishing a proposed rule to expand eligibility for I-601A provisional waivers of inadmissibility due to the “3 and 10-year bar” for accrual of unlawful presence in the US, the DHS has made the rule final. On August 29, 2016, USCIS will begin accepting I-601A Applications for Provisional Waiver [...]
Most Americans think refugees and foreign nationals seeking asylum in America get the red carpet treatment. Well, in a lot of cases, that couldn’t be further than the truth. Because instead of walking on a red carpet a lot of times asylum seekers find themselves staring at red lines on the floor of privately [...]
