tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59292657400304044122011-04-21T11:55:27.500-07:00www.abramsonlegal.comFrederic R . Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13197109198262937131noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929265740030404412.post-58368710413903894212007-07-05T09:24:00.000-07:002007-07-05T09:56:51.447-07:00The New York Times reports today that thousands of green card holders have applied for US Citizenship ahead of the July 30, 2007 fee increase from $400 to $675. Permanent residents who have continuously lived in the US may apply for citizenship.<br /><br />In addition, the increase in applications is due to a proposed change in the citizenship test that would make it more difficult to pass. Permanent aliens are also feeling a lack of security for their families and are worried that they may have issues with their employment status in the future.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5929265740030404412-5836871041390389421?l=immigrationlegal.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Frederic R . Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13197109198262937131noreply@blogger.com0