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USCIS Payment Change - Oct 28, 2025
No more checks or money orders. Credit card or bank transfer only.
For #citizenship applications this means:
✅ Online filing - no change
✅ Fee waiver - no change
⚠️ Reduced fee - new form required
Most people won't be affected.
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No more checks or money orders. Credit card or bank transfer only.
For #citizenship applications this means:
✅ Online filing - no change
✅ Fee waiver - no change
⚠️ Reduced fee - new form required
Most people won't be affected.
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USCIS Payment Changes: What Naturalization Applicants Need to Know
If you’re planning to apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, there’s an important update about how you can pay your filing…
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October 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
USCIS Payment Change - Oct 28, 2025
No more checks or money orders. Credit card or bank transfer only.
For #citizenship applications this means:
✅ Online filing - no change
✅ Fee waiver - no change
⚠️ Reduced fee - new form required
Most people won't be affected.
medium.com/clearbox-leg...
No more checks or money orders. Credit card or bank transfer only.
For #citizenship applications this means:
✅ Online filing - no change
✅ Fee waiver - no change
⚠️ Reduced fee - new form required
Most people won't be affected.
medium.com/clearbox-leg...
More than 40% of people who are eligible to apply for citizenship were born in a country where Spanish is the main language. Clearbox’s simple tool for creating a citizenship application is now available in Spanish.
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#immigration #citizenship #naturalization
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#immigration #citizenship #naturalization
Clearbox Is Now Available In Spanish: Making Citizenship Accessible to More People
Our goal at Clearbox is to make it easy and affordable to create a high-quality application for U.S. citizenship.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:15 AM
More than 40% of people who are eligible to apply for citizenship were born in a country where Spanish is the main language. Clearbox’s simple tool for creating a citizenship application is now available in Spanish.
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#immigration #citizenship #naturalization
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#immigration #citizenship #naturalization
The civics test at U.S. citizenship interviews is getting harder, but you can avoid it if you apply before October 20, 2025.
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USCIS Civics Test Changes Coming October 20, 2025
USCIS just announced significant changes to the naturalization civics test that will make it considerably more challenging starting October…
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September 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The civics test at U.S. citizenship interviews is getting harder, but you can avoid it if you apply before October 20, 2025.
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USCIS is changing Naturalization Civics Test starting Oct 20th.
Key Changes:
🔑 128 questions in the study bank (vs. 100 in current test)
🔑 20 questions asked during your interview ✅ Need 12 correct answers to pass
🔑 Officers will stop once you pass or fail
#naturalization #immigration #citizenship
Key Changes:
🔑 128 questions in the study bank (vs. 100 in current test)
🔑 20 questions asked during your interview ✅ Need 12 correct answers to pass
🔑 Officers will stop once you pass or fail
#naturalization #immigration #citizenship
September 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
USCIS is changing Naturalization Civics Test starting Oct 20th.
Key Changes:
🔑 128 questions in the study bank (vs. 100 in current test)
🔑 20 questions asked during your interview ✅ Need 12 correct answers to pass
🔑 Officers will stop once you pass or fail
#naturalization #immigration #citizenship
Key Changes:
🔑 128 questions in the study bank (vs. 100 in current test)
🔑 20 questions asked during your interview ✅ Need 12 correct answers to pass
🔑 Officers will stop once you pass or fail
#naturalization #immigration #citizenship
Infographic: What's So Special About U.S. Citizenship? Here Are 4 Reasons To Apply If You Are Eligible www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/infog...
#citizenship #immigration
#citizenship #immigration
What's So Special About U.S. Citizenship? Here Are 4 Reasons To Apply
Infographic describing the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen
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July 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Infographic: What's So Special About U.S. Citizenship? Here Are 4 Reasons To Apply If You Are Eligible www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/infog...
#citizenship #immigration
#citizenship #immigration
If you have moved to a new city within the last three months, you may have ended up in a new USCIS service area. This can cause a problem when you file for citizenship.
It's a small but important detail that we explain in our latest video.
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#citizenship #immigration
It's a small but important detail that we explain in our latest video.
youtu.be/8fHHXWeua8s?...
#citizenship #immigration
Simplifying Citizenship — The Three-Month Residency Requirement
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June 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If you have moved to a new city within the last three months, you may have ended up in a new USCIS service area. This can cause a problem when you file for citizenship.
It's a small but important detail that we explain in our latest video.
youtu.be/8fHHXWeua8s?...
#citizenship #immigration
It's a small but important detail that we explain in our latest video.
youtu.be/8fHHXWeua8s?...
#citizenship #immigration
"I don't have any trips abroad longer than six months, but last year I had two trips that totaled 7 months. I heard that will cause problems when I apply for citizenship. What can I do?"
This is a VERY common misunderstanding with the rules around continuous residence and physical presence.
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This is a VERY common misunderstanding with the rules around continuous residence and physical presence.
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May 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"I don't have any trips abroad longer than six months, but last year I had two trips that totaled 7 months. I heard that will cause problems when I apply for citizenship. What can I do?"
This is a VERY common misunderstanding with the rules around continuous residence and physical presence.
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This is a VERY common misunderstanding with the rules around continuous residence and physical presence.
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On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the federal government’s challenge on birthright citizenship.
What is Birthright Citizenship? And what is the impact of the potential challenges it's facing?
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#birthrightCitizenship #citizenship
What is Birthright Citizenship? And what is the impact of the potential challenges it's facing?
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#birthrightCitizenship #citizenship
What's Happening with Birthright Citizenship? A Plain-Language Guide to Current Challenges
The 14th Amendment has granted citizenship to nearly everyone born in the U.S. for over 150 years. Now, that interpretation faces challenges.
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May 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the federal government’s challenge on birthright citizenship.
What is Birthright Citizenship? And what is the impact of the potential challenges it's facing?
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#birthrightCitizenship #citizenship
What is Birthright Citizenship? And what is the impact of the potential challenges it's facing?
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#birthrightCitizenship #citizenship
The processing time for naturalization applications is several months, which means our customers from late 2024 are just now getting their interviews. It's such a great feeling seeing them complete their interviews and get their citizenship!
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Looking forward to many more in the future!
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Looking forward to many more in the future!
April 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The processing time for naturalization applications is several months, which means our customers from late 2024 are just now getting their interviews. It's such a great feeling seeing them complete their interviews and get their citizenship!
🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸
Looking forward to many more in the future!
🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸
Looking forward to many more in the future!
We've heard from many green card holders who are worried about traveling these days.
We wrote a guide explaining what to expect when returning to the US as an LPR.
The good news? Re-entry is usually quick and routine! But it's important to be prepared.
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We wrote a guide explaining what to expect when returning to the US as an LPR.
The good news? Re-entry is usually quick and routine! But it's important to be prepared.
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Green Card Holders: Understanding Your Rights While Traveling
Coming back to the U.S. after a trip abroad can sometimes be stressful. This guide explains your rights as a green card holder and what to expect at the border.
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April 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
We've heard from many green card holders who are worried about traveling these days.
We wrote a guide explaining what to expect when returning to the US as an LPR.
The good news? Re-entry is usually quick and routine! But it's important to be prepared.
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/green...
We wrote a guide explaining what to expect when returning to the US as an LPR.
The good news? Re-entry is usually quick and routine! But it's important to be prepared.
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/green...
Happy Holi, everybody!!!
April 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Happy Holi, everybody!!!
Come meet us at the Holi Festival of Color in Marymoor Park!
We have a table Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 12-5pm ready to talk about all things immigration and citizenship.
We'd love to see you there!
More info: 👉 festivalofcolor.us
#holi #immigration #citizenship #seattle
We have a table Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 12-5pm ready to talk about all things immigration and citizenship.
We'd love to see you there!
More info: 👉 festivalofcolor.us
#holi #immigration #citizenship #seattle
April 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Come meet us at the Holi Festival of Color in Marymoor Park!
We have a table Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 12-5pm ready to talk about all things immigration and citizenship.
We'd love to see you there!
More info: 👉 festivalofcolor.us
#holi #immigration #citizenship #seattle
We have a table Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 12-5pm ready to talk about all things immigration and citizenship.
We'd love to see you there!
More info: 👉 festivalofcolor.us
#holi #immigration #citizenship #seattle
March 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Green cards require renewal every 10 years, but many green card holders are eligible for U.S. citizenship, which is a one-time process that provides stronger protections and additional benefits.
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#immigration #naturalization #uscitizenship #greencard
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#immigration #naturalization #uscitizenship #greencard
Green Card Renewal vs. Citizenship Application
Is your green card expiring soon? You might be thinking about filing Form I-90 to renew it. But you might be better off applying for citizenship instead.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Green cards require renewal every 10 years, but many green card holders are eligible for U.S. citizenship, which is a one-time process that provides stronger protections and additional benefits.
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/green...
#immigration #naturalization #uscitizenship #greencard
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#immigration #naturalization #uscitizenship #greencard
We looked at recent data about the #citizenship application process and found some interesting facts.
1. Way more people COULD be applying
2. 2/3rds qualify for financial assistance
3. Most people (95%) pass the citizenship test
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#immigration #naturalization
1. Way more people COULD be applying
2. 2/3rds qualify for financial assistance
3. Most people (95%) pass the citizenship test
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/infog...
#immigration #naturalization
What The Data Says About Applying For U.S. Citizenship
We looked at data related to three common worries people have about applying for U.S. citizenship.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We looked at recent data about the #citizenship application process and found some interesting facts.
1. Way more people COULD be applying
2. 2/3rds qualify for financial assistance
3. Most people (95%) pass the citizenship test
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/infog...
#immigration #naturalization
1. Way more people COULD be applying
2. 2/3rds qualify for financial assistance
3. Most people (95%) pass the citizenship test
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/infog...
#immigration #naturalization
"Don’t let fear paralyze you. In reality, citizenship is the best protection against future policies"
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WA immigration advocates urge people to pursue U.S. citizenship
For many immigrants, obtaining legal residency or citizenship in the U.S. is not a straightforward process. It requires multiple legal steps, years of waiting, and financial commitments. Immigration a...
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March 1, 2025 at 1:43 AM
"Don’t let fear paralyze you. In reality, citizenship is the best protection against future policies"
www.yakimaherald.com/news/topics/...
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We put together a guide that explores the key reasons to consider applying for citizenship and helps you understand if now is the right time to begin your naturalization journey.
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#citizenship #immigration #naturalization
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#citizenship #immigration #naturalization
Should I Apply For U.S. Citizenship?
A comprehensive guide to the benefits and challenges of applying for U.S. citizenship.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:26 AM
We put together a guide that explores the key reasons to consider applying for citizenship and helps you understand if now is the right time to begin your naturalization journey.
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/compl...
#citizenship #immigration #naturalization
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#citizenship #immigration #naturalization
If you've moved very recently, you may run into a delay when applying for U.S. citizenship. Let's break it down in simple terms and explore why this technicality exists and how to ensure you're in compliance.
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#citizenship #naturalization
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#citizenship #naturalization
Understanding the Three-Month Residency Requirement
"Why do I need to live in one place for three months before applying?" Great question!
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February 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If you've moved very recently, you may run into a delay when applying for U.S. citizenship. Let's break it down in simple terms and explore why this technicality exists and how to ensure you're in compliance.
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/simpl...
#citizenship #naturalization
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/simpl...
#citizenship #naturalization
You might see discouraging headlines these days, but right now is actually a really good time to apply for U.S. #citizenship if you are eligible.
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/why-a...
#immigration #uscitizenship #naturalization
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#immigration #uscitizenship #naturalization
Don't Leave Your Future To Chance!
Right now is a really good time to begin your citizenship journey, but things can change. Here's why you might not want to wait.
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January 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
You might see discouraging headlines these days, but right now is actually a really good time to apply for U.S. #citizenship if you are eligible.
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/why-a...
#immigration #uscitizenship #naturalization
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#immigration #uscitizenship #naturalization
Did you know that a family of 4 who makes less than $124k per year can get a 50% discount on their citizenship application fees?
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How Can I Save Money On My Citizenship Application?
The cost of applying for U.S. citizenship can vary depending on your situation.
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January 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Did you know that a family of 4 who makes less than $124k per year can get a 50% discount on their citizenship application fees?
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/simpl...
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/simpl...
Good Moral Character is a standard part of the naturalization process that is designed to ensure that new citizens will be positive contributors to their communities.
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#citizenship #naturalization #immigration #goodMoralCharacter
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#citizenship #naturalization #immigration #goodMoralCharacter
What is 'Good Moral Character' and How Do I Make Sure I Have It?
An explanation of the concept of Good Moral Character in the context of U.S. citizenship process
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January 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Good Moral Character is a standard part of the naturalization process that is designed to ensure that new citizens will be positive contributors to their communities.
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/simpl...
#citizenship #naturalization #immigration #goodMoralCharacter
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#citizenship #naturalization #immigration #goodMoralCharacter
Did you know that U.S. citizens have many more options to bring family to the United States? It's one of the many reasons people decide to apply for #naturalization. In our latest guide, we break down "family petitioning" in simple terms.
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#citizenship
Bringing Your Family Closer
U.S. citizens have many more options for bringing family members to the United States than green card holders have.
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January 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Did you know that U.S. citizens have many more options to bring family to the United States? It's one of the many reasons people decide to apply for #naturalization. In our latest guide, we break down "family petitioning" in simple terms.
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#citizenship
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#citizenship
When applying for U.S. citizenship, the concepts of Continuous Residence and Physical Presence cause a lot of confusion. The rules are pretty simple, but there's a lot to keep track of if leave the country often.
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#citizenship #naturalization #travel
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#citizenship #naturalization #travel
January 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
When applying for U.S. citizenship, the concepts of Continuous Residence and Physical Presence cause a lot of confusion. The rules are pretty simple, but there's a lot to keep track of if leave the country often.
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/simpl...
#citizenship #naturalization #travel
www.clearboxlegal.com/guides/simpl...
#citizenship #naturalization #travel