Certificate of Citizenship

Fingerprints and the N-600

First published on May 13, 2026 • Last updated on May 22, 2026

Suddenly, fingerprints are being taken for N-600 applications in specific limited circumstances. Here’s what to know.

Updated: USCIS Wants to Interview My Client—For a Certificate of Citizenship

First published on November 24, 2025 • Last updated on January 8, 2026

I don’t know yet if the immigration notice is a mistake or a shift in USCIS policy, but scheduling an interview for a Certificate of Citizenship case is confusing, wasteful, and a potentially troubling development.

Name Changes and an N-565

First published on February 26, 2025 • Last updated on August 15, 2025

What to think about when a new name does not match the name on a Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization.