Immigration
Articles tagged Immigration from The VRO Blog.
Certificate of Foreign Birth: The U.S. Birth Certificate for an Internationally Adopted Child
Your child is a U.S. citizen but was born abroad, so no state recorded the birth. A Certificate of Foreign Birth fills that gap — and it explicitly is not proof of citizenship.
You Got Married Abroad: Why There Is No U.S. Marriage Record, and What to Use Instead
No U.S. state or federal agency registers a marriage performed overseas, so there is nothing to order. Here is where the record actually lives and how to make it usable here.
Italian Citizenship by Descent After the 2025 Decree: Which Records Still Qualify
Italy's 2025 reform put a two-generation limit on citizenship by descent and set a March 27, 2025 cutoff. Here is who still qualifies and the exact record chain each generation needs.
How to Prove a Foreign Divorce in the United States
No federal law decides whether a divorce granted abroad counts here. Recognition is a state question, and the document chain usually needs translation and authentication.
USCIS Proposes Higher Citizenship Fees: What Applicants Should Know About the 2026 Naturalization Fee Increase
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed sharply higher naturalization fees, including a jump in the Form N-400 filing fee. Here is what the proposal covers, why it isn’t final yet, and how applicants can prepare.
How to Get a U.S. Birth Certificate if Born Abroad or on a Military Base
If you were born abroad and at least one of your parents was American, you can apply for and receive a U.S. passport. However, obtaining a U.S. Birth Certificate for Americans Born Abroad requires a different process. Ho