Immigration Blog Articles, News, and Guides from File Right

If you’re an immigrant, you must inform the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) whenever you change your address. An address change is crucial to ensure you receive up-to-date information on your case—plus, it’s the law. However, be aware that changing your address with the postal service will not

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

You’re a foreign student who studied hard at a U.S. college. And now, you want to work in your field of study in the United States. Finding the right job—one that uses your skills while deepening your experience, paying well, and enhancing future resumes—takes time.  Don’t wait until you’re graduating

A visa is a permit to visit a country for a certain length of time. It allows governments to track foreigners as they enter and leave a country. In conversations about U.S. immigration, the terms green card vs. visa may seem to be the same. But are they? Here, we’ll

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.