Naturalization

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Sandra Chamberlain as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Technology

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Monday, November 13, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sandra Chamberlain is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Technology.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sandra Chamberlain is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Technology.
  • Mrs. Chamberlain pursued higher education, first earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
  • After graduating from UW-EC, she flew to California, where she applied for and accepted a job at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California.
  • She loved the opportunity, and it was also during this time she met her husband, Royal, who went to the heavenly realm in December 2021.

Sumsub Now Supports 14,000+ ID Document Types from 220+ Countries and Territories

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

MIAMI, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform to secure the whole user journey, announced it now supports 14K+ identity document types from all over the world, more than doubling its previous ability (6.5K).

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  • Sumsub can also process documents in dozens of different formats (depending on year of issue, region, etc.
  • ), such as the Indian Aadhaar (national ID card), Israeli, or Finnish ID cards.
  • Otherwise, they risk excluding certain users and groups from online services, prompting Sumsub's investment in expanding its supported document database.
  • To learn more about all the document types Sumsub supports, please visit: https://sumsub.com/supported-documents/ .

VisaLex Releases New Version of Its Platform, Further Streamlining the U.S. Immigration Process

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VisaLex, a technology provider of online services that streamline the U.S. immigration process, announced today the launch of a significant update to its platform. Founded in 2017, VisaLex has helped more than 5,000 clients successfully apply for complex employment-based visas, as well as green cards. The company completely overhauled its platform during the pandemic, improving not only the user interface and user experience of all features, but also optimizing and further streamlining the application process.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VisaLex, a technology provider of online services that streamline the U.S. immigration process, announced today the launch of a significant update to its platform.
  • Founded in 2017, VisaLex has helped more than 5,000 clients successfully apply for complex employment-based visas, as well as green cards.
  • The company completely overhauled its platform during the pandemic, improving not only the user interface and user experience of all features, but also optimizing and further streamlining the application process.
  • Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) PDF documents, instantly converting them into an easy-to-use online form for applicants.

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP Elects Three Lawyers to Partnership: Stephen Blaker, Christopher Elliott, and Louise Truong

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (MSK) is pleased to announce that the firm has elected three new partners, effective January 1, 2022.

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  • Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (MSK) is pleased to announce that the firm has elected three new partners, effective January 1, 2022.
  • The new partners, all based in Los Angeles and representing a broad range of practice areas, are Stephen A. Blaker , Christopher Elliott , and Louise Truong .
  • His practice is dedicated to handling employment and family-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions for a multitude of industries.
  • Since 1908, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP has proven its ability to understand the complex, demystify the mysterious, and define the unknown.

New York Immigration Attorney Prashanthi Reddy Received Prestigious "Friend of the Consulate" Award

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Monday, October 11, 2021

The inscription on the award stated "In recognition of your deep commitment and dedication towards serving the society.

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  • The inscription on the award stated "In recognition of your deep commitment and dedication towards serving the society.
  • Upon receiving the award, Reddy said, "I was honored and humbled to be felicitated and honored by the consul General of the Indian Consulate in New York."
  • A 1996 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, Reddy has been practicing immigration law since 1997.
  • The Law Office of Prashanthi Reddy, PLLC is in Midtown Manhattan, the heart of New York City.

CitizenPath Provides Free Citizenship Services Through Constitution Week

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Monday, September 16, 2019

FULLERTON, Calif., Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CitizenPath, an online service for do-it-yourself immigration filers, is providing its services at no cost in celebration of Constitution Week (September 17-20).

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  • FULLERTON, Calif., Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CitizenPath, an online service for do-it-yourself immigration filers, is providing its services at no cost in celebration of Constitution Week (September 17-20).
  • It's the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, but it's also a popular day to reflect on the value of American citizenship.
  • Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires eligible permanent residents to file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
  • They must complete the application before Saturday and use coupon code "CITIZENPATH" at checkout to get the service for free.

A New Report Warns of Looming Threat to U.S. Citizenship, Calls for Moratorium on Denaturalizations

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

The report also warns of a looming threat to U.S. citizenship due to the Trump administrations effective renunciation of longstanding norms and constitutional protections.

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  • The report also warns of a looming threat to U.S. citizenship due to the Trump administrations effective renunciation of longstanding norms and constitutional protections.
  • Under this administration, the largest proportion of denaturalization cases target citizens of South Asian, Mexican, Haitian, and Nigerian descent.
  • Our report warns of a tiered system of citizenship emerging, a trend that should alarm and appall all Americans.
  • To download the fact sheet for key findings and recommendations, please visit: osf.to/unmakingamericans-facts
    To download the full report, please visit: osf.to/unmakingamericans

British citizenship by naturalisation

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Thursday, August 8, 2019This briefing explores the process for adults to become British citizens by naturalisation under the British Nationality Act 1981. The briefing considers the current requirements for naturalisation and provides some historical context. It addresses the requirements for naturalisation including the good character requirement and the requirement to show knowledge of language and life in the UK. It also address naturalisation fees over the past decade.

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    This briefing explores the process for adults to become British citizens by naturalisation under the British Nationality Act 1981.

  • This means that a British citizen can hold British citizenship concurrently with citizenship(s) of other countries.
  • However not all countries allow for dual citizenship for their citizens and acquiring British citizenship may lead to loss of an existing citizenship.
  • This briefing sets out the current requirements for applications for naturalisation as a British citizen at the time of writing.

Immigration Attorney: Feds Using Marijuana Industry Employment to Deny US Citizenship

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Although they have green cards, they may not naturalize all because of their lawful employment at marijuana farms.

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  • Although they have green cards, they may not naturalize all because of their lawful employment at marijuana farms.
  • Employment in the marijuana industry is considered "poor moral character," and is reason enough to deny an otherwise eligible applicant U.S. citizenship, the renewal of their work permit, or even reentry into the United States.
  • Citizenship and Immigration Services issued policy guidance clarifying how the federal controlled substances law applies to naturalization determinations.
  • The guidance goes on to say, "manufacturing marijuana, which includes production, such as planting, cultivation, growing, or harvesting, may lead to immigration consequences."

Dominica Citizenship by Investment: An Applicant's Milestones

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Friday, July 5, 2019

To the contrary, due diligence is the cornerstone of the Dominica Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, and the foundation for its decades of success.

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  • To the contrary, due diligence is the cornerstone of the Dominica Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, and the foundation for its decades of success.
  • With assistance from an Authorised Agent, applicants for economic citizenship must complete all required forms and obtain supporting documents.
  • Once funds are cleared, the Government of Dominica approves the applicant for citizenship.
  • The Certificate of Naturalisation demonstrates citizenship of Dominica and is the most important document to be issued to a person throughout the process of obtaining economic citizenship.