citizenship
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
U.S. citizenship test changes raise concerns for those with low English skills
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services proposes that the new test adds a speaking section to assess English skills.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
She raised a family and ran a restaurant in Portland. Now citizenship solidifies Huong Le’s home
As a young mother, she emigrated from Vietnam to Maine, where her family and their food continue to enrich the community.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
Thirty Mainers become citizens at joyful naturalization ceremony
Many waited years to gain citizenship and celebrated the milestone with cheering family members.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2020
U.S. to impose visa restrictions to curb ‘birth tourism’
The new rules are aimed at women who travel to the U.S. to give birth so their children can have a coveted American passport.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2019
Children’s Museum celebrates young new citizens
The Oct. 31 ceremony involved 15 children from seven countries.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Judge: Census question might have discriminatory motive
A U.S. judge says new evidence paints a "disturbing picture" that racial discrimination may be the motive behind the Trump administration's push to ask about citizenship status.
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PublishedJune 14, 2019
Dozens of Mainers from around the world become U.S. citizens in ceremonies in Portland
They hail from 30 countries around the globe and they all have made a life here in Maine.