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Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization typically requires that an immigrant take and pass a set of tests. However, an immigrant who applies for naturalization can skip the English portion of the U.S. citizenship test under certain circumstances. You must meet specific requirements to be eligible for an English test exemption. Depending on your age and the amount of […]

Do you have a brother or sister who lives in a different country? If so, you can help them immigrate to the U.S. using the same process as a green card for parents, children, or a spouse. The first step is for you to confirm your sibling’s eligibility by establishing a valid family relationship. U.S. citizens can

Citizens of the U.S. and lawful permanent resident petitioners living in the U.S. may need to sponsor an immigrant petition to allow them to move to this country. An immigrant petition needs to be completed on your behalf by your employer, a relative, or sometimes by yourself. For example, your future spouse must file a Form

Suppose you met the love of your life and traveled to the United States to get married on a K-1 visa. With this nonimmigrant visa, your entry into the U.S. is conditional on your intention to marry your citizen fiancé(e) within 90 days. But what happens once you’ve met this condition? It’s crucial to take

Your citizenship documents are vital whether you were born to U.S. citizens or obtained your legal status through adoption or naturalization. The correct certificate can unlock the benefits and privileges of U.S. citizenship, including the freedom to travel in and out of the country and obtain employment. To acquire the correct citizenship document for your situation,

The good moral character naturalization provision allows the United States government to conclude whether a green card holder would be a good fit for U.S. citizenship. To verify good moral character, you need to confirm that you are continuing to be a law-abiding individual free of significant offense arrests.  However, if you committed certain crimes,

U.S. citizens are also considered to be U.S. nationals. U.S. law defines a national as “a person owing permanent allegiance to a state.” Since citizens owe allegiance to the United States, they are both U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals. However, it’s possible to be a national but NOT a citizen. What does this mean, especially

A green card, also called a permanent resident card, provides evidence of your legal stay in the U.S. The card gives you the right to live and work in the U.S legally. In addition, it provides proof that you have complied with the immigration requirements of the U.S. People with this card type are permitted to

Generally, green card holders (permanent residents) are considered “resident aliens” in the United States. This means that they are foreign immigrants lawfully recorded as a resident of the country. So, why is it essential to distinguish green card holders as resident aliens? The primary reasons have to do with taxes and a person’s immigration status. A resident

When applying for U.S. citizenship, people often get confused with the continuous residence and physical presence requirements. Of course, they both deal with the time length you’re in the United States, but is there a difference between them?  Understandably, many lawful permanent residents desire to take extended trips to visit friends and family in their native