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The electoral system in the USA
1 Sep 2020
Every 4 years the US Americans elect their president. Here you will learn everything you need to know about the American electoral system and the political parties in the USA!
The US two party system
31 May 2018
How is it possible that a huge country like the U.S., with all its different cultures, opinions, and mentalities, has only two major parties that are supposed to represent the American people?
The American school system
23 Jun 2017
What do you need to know after signing your child up to attend an American school? In the following article, we answer some of the most asked questions parents have about the American school system.
English Tests and U.S. Citizenship
18 Nov 2016
How comfortable do you feel expressing yourself in English? Would you be able to pass an English or Civics test to get a U.S. citizenship? Test your skills here and learn more about naturalization!
Are you proud to be an American?
4 Jul 2015
American at heart - Are you ready to swear your allegiance to the American constitution and become a U.S. citizen? Afterwards you can proudly say, "I'm an American"!
Naturalization: Good moral character
29 May 2015
The moral path - One of the requirements of becoming a U.S. citizen is for the applicant to prove that they have displayed good moral character. How can an applicant do that though? Read more!
Physical presence in the United States
26 Mar 2015
Before you can start your naturalization application for a U.S. citizenship, you must have been present in the USA for at least 30 months of the last five years.
Exemptions for longer absences
12 Mar 2015
For the following Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), there are certain exemptions for keeping their continuous residence status when they spend time outside of the USA.
Continuous residence as a permanent resident
13 Feb 2015
As a Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), what does it mean to maintain your continuous residence? Find out more about the importance of continuous residence when applying for a U.S. citizenship.
Naturalization Requirements
14 Jan 2015
The process of getting a U.S. citizenship is called naturalization. Read more here about all the requirements applicants must meet to become U.S. citizens.