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Buying a life in America and your U.S. citizenship - for a $500,000 price tag (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:17:36 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Although some say money cannot buy you happiness, it can put you on a path to U.S. citizenship for a price tag of $500,000.

90 percent of undocumented in the US want citizenship once immigration reform is passed (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:10:52 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

We've had a glut of polls about immigration reform that test the attitudes of the broad American public, but what about undocumented immigrants themselves?

The Time is Now: March For a Pathway to Citizenship (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:02:46 PDT

The IIIC urges you to rally on April 6th at Faneuil Hall at 11:00am with New England labor, community and faith groups Saturday The time is now for our voices to be heard It very important that Irish immigrants in the Greater Boston area show up at this rally and that our voices are heard We will stand together at Faneuil Hall for 30 minutes, and then march to the Federal Building READ MORE

Immigration and US Citizenship News (IrishCentral)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:02:31 PDT

Irish man denied benefits in IrelandOne of my callers this week was someone who had to return to Ireland in the fall of last year He has had some very difficult medical related challenges in his life, and has been taking positive steps to overcome them This week, Michael’s sister in Ireland emailed me because he has been unable to get a medical card in Ireland Because he resided in the US, he failed to meet the Irish Habitual Residency requirement READ MORE

Pathway to citizenship for my illegitimate child? (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:32:09 PST

"I am an Irish native and an American citizen I have been living in the US for eight years – I got my green card through the visa lottery READ MORE

Oldest Irish illegal, in US since 1920s, dies one month shy of citizenship (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:08:11 PST

By: KERRY O’SHEA

90-year-old illegal Irish immigrant Josephine Stout, who had been living in the U.S. since she was a toddler in the 1920s, passed away on Monday just a few weeks before officially becoming an American citizen.

Citizenship questions - biometric test for naturalization and leaving the US during your application (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:16:37 PST

"I just went for my biometrics for my naturalization case, and I'm wondering how long will it take before I get called for my interview? I'm traveling home at the end of May for two weeks with my wife I don't want to be traveling if I know I could be called around that time"“Also, how long is it between the citizenship interview and the swearing-in ceremony?”“I am eligible to apply for US READ MORE

Top GOP lawmaker Eric Cantor says undocumented children should get citizenship – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:50:02 PST

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A top Republican lawmaker has said he would support granting children of undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship.

Irish International Immigrant Center - Citizenship class (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:16:27 PST

The IIIC’s next six week US Citizenship class begins on February 7th and we are still accepting students! Contact the Center today to register for either the afternoon or evening sessionPreparing for the U READ MORE

Immigration and US Citizenship News (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:01:35 PST

By Kieran C O’Sullivan, Immigration CounselorThis week one of my calls was from an Irish man who wondered if his US citizen sister could sponsor him and his family He had just been laid off from his job in Ireland and is now looking at emigration options His sister can file an alien relative petition for him but because of visa allocation limitations; there is a long wait for a visa under that category READ MORE

GOP and Democratic leaders agree on path to citizenship in immigration bill (IrishCentral)

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:04:12 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Both Republicans and Democrats agreed at the weekend that a path to citizenship for the undocumented will be part of the new immigration reform bill.

Immigration and US Citizenship News (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:16:22 PST

Senator Mark Daly with Kieran C O'Sullivan, Immigration Consulatant for the IPC after a recent meetingBy Kieran C O’Sullivan, Immigration CounselorIrish Senator Hears Immigrant Stories Senator Mark Daly (FF), Senate Spokesman on the Irish Overseas and Diaspora, visited the IPC Monday January 7th READ MORE

Immigration and US Citizenship News (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:01:35 PST

By Kieran C O’Sullivan, Immigration CounselorUSCIS Rule change to benefit few IrishAttorney Chris Lavery assisting folks at the recent IPC Legal Clinic at the BansheeWe’ve had a lot of calls this week following news reports on the USCIS publication of the rule change with regard to I-601 waivers of the grounds of excludabilityBecause of visa fraud, unlawful presence, and the 3 and 10 year bars enacted by the 1996 immigration legislation, many US citizens filing immediate relative petitions have been faced with filing the Form 601 (Waiver of Grounds of Excludability) READ MORE

Irish International Immigrant Center's Monthly Citizenship Clinics (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:01:32 PST

By Toni Earls, IIIC Citizenship Outreach WorkerBeginning on Saturday, January 26th at 10:00am, IIIC’s Citizenship Services staff will be holding monthly free clinics to assist with your application for US Citizenship!The Saturday clinics will be a great opportunity for those who are unable to attend our weekly Thursday Citizenship afternoons or visit the Center during regular hours Pre-reregistration is required for the event and space is limited so please call as soon as possible READ MORE

Poll shows majority of Americans would give undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship (IrishCentral)

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 04:12:36 PST

By: DARA KELLY

A majority of US voters support immigration reform that provides a pathway to full citizenship for the nation’s undocumented immigrants, according to polls released this week by bipartisan polling groups.

Saddam Hussein’s son’s body double ‘in 11-year legal limbo’ over Irish citizenship (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:02:07 PST

By: RACHAEL LAIRD

Latif Yahia, an Iraqi exile who claims he was forced to become the body double of dictator Saddam Hussein’s playboy son Uday, says he is “in a legal limbo” as his fight to secure an Irish citizenship enters its 11th year.

Back taxes, the law and moving from Green Card to citizenship (IrishCentral)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:15:46 PST

"I have lived in the US for nine years I have a green card that I received through the diversity visa lottery six years ago READ MORE

Join Us for the 15th Annual “Taste of Ireland” Celebration, and Immigration & Citizenship Advice Clinic at the Cape Cod Irish Village (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:46:15 PST

The Skipper Restaurant, a Cape Cod favorite, serving up delicious treats for guests at the 2012 Taste of Ireland eventMassachusetts has become home to so many Irish immigrants throughout its long history and with them came an abundance of traditional Irish dishes and desserts To celebrate the restaurants that bring this Old Country taste to our tables, please join us at the 15th Annual Taste of Ireland event on Sunday, February 10, 2012 For a flat entry fee of $15, attendees will have the opportunity to sample Irish dishes from a wide range of Cape Cod area restaurants Whether you consider yourself a connoisseur of Irish specialty breads, seafood dishes, comfort food classics, soups, or desserts, you’ll have plenty to choose from READ MORE

Immigrant Council of Ireland calls for reform of Irish citizenship process (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:14:05 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Due to an influx of traffic in 2012, the Immigrant Council of Ireland is suggesting that the citizenship process in Ireland should be reformed.

Prepare fully for your interview with the Irish International Immigrant Center's Citizenship Class (IrishCentral)

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:15:54 PST

Is your concern about the US Citizenship interview preventing you from applying? Be fully prepared for it with the help of the IIIC’s Citizenship Class! The six week course outlines the stages of the US READ MORE