What to Expect When You Contact Us?
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USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 2 – Definition of Child for Citizenship and Naturalization
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USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 3 – United States Citizens at Birth (INA 301 and 309)
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USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 4 – Automatic Acquisition of Citizenship after Birth (INA 320)
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USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 5 – Child Residing Outside of the United States (INA 322)
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USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 2 – Definition of Child for Citizenship and Naturalization
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USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 3 – United States Citizens at Birth (INA 301 and 309)
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USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 4 – Automatic Acquisition of Citizenship after Birth (INA 320)
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USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 5 – Child Residing Outside of the United States (INA 322)

Human Rights Advocates
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Order for Restoring Peace on Earth (ORPE)
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Light Shiner in the Midst of Darkness
Defending Human Dignity
Intervening wherever human dignity is compromised; wherever fundamental rights are impaired; and taking action in whatever comes at our disposition.
Email: info@orpe.org
Tel: 410-807-3874
Thinking About Buying a Home?
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Talk to one of our housing counselors!
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1. Figure out how much you can afford
What you can afford depends on your income, credit rating, current monthly expenses, downpayment and the interest rate.
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2. Know your rights
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Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All - brochure
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3. Shop for a loan
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4. Learn about homebuying programs
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Let FHA help you (FHA loan programs offer lower downpayments and are a good option for first-time homebuyers!)
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HUD's special homebuying programs
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Good Neighbor Next Door (formerly known as Teacher/Officer/Firefighter Next Door)
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Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program (Section 184)
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5. Shop for a home
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Wish list - what features do you want?
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Home-shopping checklist? take this list with you when comparing homes
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Homes for sale (including HUD homes)
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6. Make an offer
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7. Get a home inspection
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8. Shop for homeowners insurance
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9. Sign papers You're finally ready to go to "settlement" or "closing." Be sure to read everything before you sign!