How does someone become a citizen of the U.S.?
How can someone help a family member legalize their status in the U.S.?
If you are a U.S. citizen, and over the age of 21, you can petition to legalize the status of certain members of your family, such as your spouse, children, parents or siblings.
Are there any laws that help victims of family violence who may not have a status in the U.S.?
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U.S. citizenship
 News 8's Luke Ellis offers legal suggestions about the U.S. citizenship process and legalizing status in the U.S.



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Watch this week's Common Law segment to learn more about PAPA, citizenship processes in the U.S., and the Violence Against Women Act.
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