Immigration Blog Articles

Advance Parole Document: Explained

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

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How to Check the Status of Immigration Application?

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. This leaves many immigrants wondering how they can check the status of their immigration applications. Many immigration applicants are eager to know their status. Unfortunately,

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3 Steps to Get Your Relative a Green Card

United States citizens and green card holders can sponsor their relatives to help them get permanent residency in the U.S. Applying for a green card typically involves getting sponsored by a current employer or a family member.  If you are a U.S. citizen and green card holder wishing to sponsor

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Different Types of Green Cards

Permanent residency cards are known informally as “green cards.” They’ve never been the official name of the document, but it quickly took on the nickname after these cards were first introduced in 1950 as a result of the Alien Registration Act of 1940. Under the Alien Registration Act, foreigners 14

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What Is a Green Card?

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

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Green Card Photo Requirements

When applying for your permanent resident card, commonly known as a green card, you need to submit a photo. Government-issued identification cards have strict requirements for the photo you can use. If you take the picture yourself, it will likely be rejected. The U.S. embassy or consulate where you apply

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How to Apply for Dual Citizenship?

When you are ready to start your U.S. citizenship application or apply for a certificate of citizenship, you might end up becoming a citizen in two different countries. This is called dual citizenship, or dual nationality. This unique immigration status only happens in certain countries. How can you apply for

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Naturalization – Military Records

The United States military keeps detailed records of its servicemen and -women, making it the perfect resource for a genealogical search. From the Revolutionary War (1775-1783) to the Vietnam War (1955-1975) and beyond, these detailed service records can aid you in your pursuit of naturalization. If you or a family

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Income Requirements for Green Cards Through Marriage

Marriage offers a legal path to permanent residency for foreign nationals. Among other requirements, the sponsoring spouse must be able to financially support their spouse. The minimum annual income required to sponsor a spouse for a marriage green card is 125% of the federal poverty guideline levels. This ensures that

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What Are Travel Documents?

A travel document is a form of identification that governments give to citizens or visitors so they can cross international borders. The U.S. government issues many different types of travel documents. The type of travel document you need depends on your immigration status and the purpose of your trip. Travel

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