Immigration Blog Articles, News, and Guides from File Right

If you’re immigrating to the United States on a family-based green card, you may need to have your relative file USCIS’s Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, on your behalf. This form shows that your relative has sufficient funds to sponsor your immigration to the U.S.  If you’re unsure which form you

As a green card holder, you might wonder whether you should renew your green card or apply for U.S. citizenship. Green cards don’t offer as much protection as citizenship does, so you may want to consider applying for citizenship instead of renewing your permanent residency status.  Applying for U.S. citizenship

After submitting your application for a visa, green card, or citizenship to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it’s natural to feel anxious and excited to learn about its progress. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to see where you are in the process – checking your USCIS case status online. 

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) processes hundreds of thousands of immigration applications each year, and it’s a slow process for each one. There are many statuses similar to one of the key milestones many applicants encounter: the “case is ready to be scheduled for an interview” status.

To obtain an employment-based green card, you must first qualify under one of the categories established by U.S. immigration law. In many cases, your employer will then help petition for your green card through a two-step process of:  You are always free to look for new work, but labor certification

Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen for people who were born a citizen of another country. The process can be long and confusing, but the benefits of citizenship are well worth it. Becoming a citizen through naturalization takes six basic steps. We will explain each step in detail below.

A U.S. visa is a passport endorsement that allows you to travel temporarily to the United States. According to the Migration Policy Institute, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) approved approximately four million visas last year, 71% of which went to business travelers and tourists. If you want to travel to

If you want to visit the United States for a short period of time, you may need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. These visas are different from immigrant visas, which are for permanent residency. Nonimmigrant visas allow people to enter the U.S. for specific purposes. There are many different

Green card holders have permanent permission to live and work in the United States, and they can travel abroad and return freely in most cases. However, if your green card expires while you’re outside the country, you won’t be able to renew your status until you return. Although it’s possible

Parents who have become U.S. citizens should file for their child’s citizenship. If you do not apply for citizenship of the child, he or she may face difficulty in obtaining college scholarships, working legally, voting, and enjoying other rights and benefits offered to U.S. citizens. That is why it’s important to