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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, more commonly known as DACA, is a program that offers protections to those who entered the country illegally as children. The program was established in 2012 under the Obama administration and has since faced many legal challenges. The status of this program continues to be in flux, and DACA changes …

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If you are a permanent resident living in the United States, you should have a green card as proof of your residency status. While having this card is important for many reasons, the validity of the card is not directly linked to your right to be in the country. When a green card expires, it …

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When you submit your documents to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it can feel like a huge relief to have completed another stage in the immigration process. However, you are still likely going to be anxious to take the next steps and finish everything up. Upon seeing the message, “Case Is Ready …

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Anyone who has ever attempted to move from their home country to another knows how stressful it can be when you are awaiting a decision on whether or not you can remain in the new country. Most of those in this situation is constantly looking for updates about their status. Meanwhile, bureaucracy marches to the …

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Whether gained through birthright or by using Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, U.S. citizenship is distinctive. It bestows special protections, rights, and duties to Americans in exchange for their allegiance to and support of the United States. Most citizens enjoy benefits like freedom of expression, the right to vote, and due process. Not every country …

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There are over 40 nonimmigrant status categories for U.S. visas. Each one is designated for a specific yet very different function. For example, some permit students to study in the U.S., some grant temporary work to employees, and others allow tourists to visit.  If the original reason you came to the United States changes, you …

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You have already determined that you’re eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. And you may have previously filed paperwork requesting deferred action to protect yourself from deportation – but what about the rest of your family? If your parents and siblings also meet the deferred action criteria, they can each submit …

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You’ve learned you’re an American citizen based on your mother or father’s citizenship, and now you’re likely anxious to get your certificate as soon as possible. Though, unfortunately, your Form N-600 won’t be processed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) overnight. It takes time for your Application for Certificate of Citizenship and proof …

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As an immigrant living in the United States, one of your top priorities is figuring out how to support yourself and your family financially. If you’re in America on a worker visa, you’ve already got that covered. However, if you don’t have a work visa or a work permit, U.S. employers will not legally be …

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Form I-130 approval times vary widely based on your immigration status, relationship type, and the number of petitions in line ahead of yours. They are processed on a first-come-first-served basis, and current wait times range from a few weeks to several years. An I-130 petition is a document you file with the U.S. Citizenship and …

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