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- What is the rule of law? Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law.
These responses are found on the USCIS website under the Naturalization materials. When an eligible applicant applies for Naturalization, they will be tested on U.S. history and government (civics) at their Interview, and they must study for the civics test. The USCIS provides 128 civics questions along with the answers to assist individuals in preparing for the civics test.
You can test your knowledge of U.S. history and government here:
- What happens with Immigration Agencies if the federal government were to shut down again at the end of the month?
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would remain in operation if the federal government were to shut down. USCIS’ operating budget is based on filing fees except for those programs that receive appropriated funds.
- Department of Labor (DOL) would close, and all pending cases would be placed on hold until the federal government reopens.
- Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), the agency that runs the Immigration Courts, would remain in operation. Under prior Administrations, only the detained docket would remain in operation; however, during the last government shutdown in October 2025, the non-detained docket remained in operation.
- Enforcement & Removal Operations (ERO), otherwise known as ICE would remain in operation.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would remain in operation.
- Department of State (DOS) would remain in operation; however, consular services could be reduced or halted.
- Where can I find the latest version of Form I-9? The latest version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, can be found by visiting the USCIS website. I would also recommend that you download the Employer Handbook to assist your company with properly completing I-9 Forms and overall compliance. It is imperative in this current environment that your company have its own internal I-9 audit process. If you are interested in having your I-9 Forms Audited or assistance with setting up an internal I-9 audit process, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.
- Should I be carrying proof of my U.S. citizenship with me when I am outside of my home? Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. You do have the right to remain silent, and if you wish to exercise that right, you should show your Red Card, or if you do not have Red Card, say it out loud that you wish to remain silent. Whether to remain silent or speak with the authorities will depend on a case-by-case basis. As a United States Citizen, if you do not wish to be caught up in the mass deportation frenzy happening within the United States, you may carry a color copy of the biographical page of your passport on your person along with a U.S. state issued identification card or U.S. state issued driver’s license. Please note that by displaying the copy to the authorities, they may not believe the authenticity of the document and could still subject you to further questioning and/or detain you. Even displaying your state issued identification card/state issued driver’s license could still subject you to further questioning and possible detention. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to refuse consent to a search of your person, your car and your home without a judicial warrant. You have the right to speak with an Attorney before answering any questions. You should NOT sign anything. You have the right to record your interaction with authorities. If you do not have a Red Card, order your Red Card or print one out here – https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas.
- If I am asked to show my papers showing that I registered, what do I do? I have a KYR red card and am confused as to whether I really need to show proof that I complied with the registration requirement if I am stopped. The Constitutional protections of the 4th amendment still apply to you, and unless you are stopped for probable cause, you have a right to show the Agent(s) the Red Card and refuse to speak with them, a right provided under the 4th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Remember, once inside the United States, the rights afforded by the U.S. Constitution are applicable to all.
- What can I do? Watching the news everyday breaks my heart. This is not the America I know. How can I help?
- Let your voice be heard! Contact by telephone, email or by writing a letter to your U.S. Senator & House Representatives on a daily or weekly basis and let them know you do not approve of this administration’s actions on Immigration. They must document and respond to every communication received by a constituent.
- Serve as an Observer in Immigration Court (with the American Bar Association).
- Serve as an interpreter for a non-profit that assists pro se applicants with their Immigration Court screenings.
- Donate to a local non-profit serving the Immigrant population. Non-profits within the State of Maryland can be found here: https://goci.maryland.gov/community-partners/. Another worthy non-profit that directly helps the detained immigrant population is the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights: https://amicacenter.org/
If you are interested in helping, please let us know, we can certainly point you in the right direction.
- I am from a country listed on the new public charge ‘pause’ country ban. Should I file now as planned or wait to file? If you are eligible for a U.S. immigration benefit, I would recommend that you not delay the filing of your case. It is better to at least file and save your place in line, then risk having the immigration benefit you are seeking disappear or be delayed even further in your immigration journey. You should contact an experienced Immigration Attorney to discuss your case along with all risks/consequences of filing prior to filing.
- Should we self-deport? The notices we have received say that if we leave now, we will be able to come back later to resume our process. What should we do? You should contact our office to schedule a consultation. It is highly recommended that you speak with a qualified Immigration Attorney for a full discussion of your rights, the rule of law, how due process works in the United States, and the real consequences involved if you were to self-deport.
- I am a US Citizen and I submitted an 864 Affidavit of Support on behalf of my Spouse. We recently moved to a new home, am I required to update my address with USCIS if I move? Yes, you will need to file Form I-865 with the USCIS.
- Will compliance with the Alien Registration Requirement lead to any immigration benefit? ABSOLUTELY NOT. The registration requirement is being used as an enforcement tool by the Administration. As a reminder, this Registration is being used as an enforcement tool and will not provide any immigration benefit to the person registered.
MVP Law Group would like to thank everyone who contributed a question or comment.
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Attorney Kellie Lego, 2026 Super Lawyer
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