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Luqman Law believes pursuing U.S. citizenship should be an accessible, equitable process for long-term permanent residents. Sometimes, incredible, unforeseen challenges can present themselves. Even residents who have lived and worked in the U.S. for decades can suddenly have their naturalization applications denied over surprise allegations and technicalities.  In 2020, Devin Luqman, Esq. of Luqman Law, took on the case of client Mr. J., a Mexican-born green card holder who applied for citizenship after residing in the U.S. since childhood. Despite Mr. J. meeting all eligibility requirements, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) claimed it had uncovered records showing his father was born in Mexico, not Texas, as claimed. His father's purported birthplace formed the basis for Mr. J's green card.  USCIS stated Mr. J's permanent residency was invalid, jeopardizing his path to citizenship. However, our tireless investigation into obscure historical documents revealed Mr. J.'s father was likely born in the Horcon Tract, a disputed slab of land along Texas's southern border that conferred simultaneous U.S. and Mexican citizenship at the time.