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It can be nerve-racking when you discover that your vital immigration papers are missing, destroyed, or need to be updated after you change your name. To account for wait times when replacing your original document, you’re going to need to file Form N-565 as soon as possible. Form N-565 processing times fluctuate depending on the …

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If you came to the U.S. as a child but didn’t have legal residency status, you could get temporary deportation relief through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA doesn’t grant undocumented immigrants legal status; however, it allows them to live, go to school, and work in the United States for up to …

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Form N-565 is the application to use if you need a citizenship certificate replacement copy of one of your immigration documents. This form is used mainly by people who are already U.S.  citizens and have previously received their certificates.  You will be required to file Form N-565 with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) …

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Thousands of couples get married each year and begin their journey toward citizenship in the United States. For a lot of them, it’s the beginning of brand-new life in America. For others, getting a green card after marriage is another step on their path to citizenship.  Like a lot of people, you’re probably wondering how …

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A citizenship certificate is a document used to demonstrate you were born on American soil or have a parent who’s a citizen. If any information on your citizenship documents needs to be updated or you lose access to your forms, you have to file for a new certificate using Form N-565.  Because the approximate wait …

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As a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (Green Card holder), you can play a pivotal role in your child’s immigration process. The time his or her immigration will take from start to finish will vary significantly depending on your immigration status and your child’s age, marital status, and current location. For immigration purposes, the …

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The end goal for many U.S. immigrants is the ability to legally live and work in the United States. Many accomplish this through obtaining a permanent resident card, also known as a green card. Applicants must submit Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Immigration paperwork can be very complicated. Mistakes or …

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A foreign national can obtain a permanent resident card, also known as a green card, by marrying a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Applicants must prove their marriage is authentic. The final step in the naturalization process involves a marriage green card interview with U.S. Immigration. The thought of sitting down with an interviewing …

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If you live in the United States but don’t yet have permanent resident status, you could run into trouble when you travel to another country and try to return. There is a risk that the U.S. government could bar you from reentry unless you’ve secured prior travel authorization in the form of an Advance Parole …

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A permanent resident card, commonly referred to as a green card, is a government-issued photo ID that identifies you as a legal resident of the United States. Green card holders must carry this card with them at all times to verify their legal permanent residency status.  As of 2019, there were an estimated 13.9 million …

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