Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that administers the country’s naturalization and immigration system. Some of the services include processing immigrant visa petitions, naturalization applications, asylum applications, applications for adjustment of status, and refugee applications. It also
Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test & Interview DVD To become a naturalized citizen of the United States, there are specific steps that you must complete with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For example, you will need to pass both the civics and English portions of the citizenship test and
A green card, also called a permanent resident card, provides evidence of your legal stay in the U.S. The card gives you the right to live and work in the U.S legally. In addition, it provides proof that you have complied with the immigration requirements of the U.S. People with this
Introduction For marriage-based green cards and other family members’ green cards, the role of the sponsor is very important, as they take the financial responsibility of the beneficiary, and they ensure that the applicant will not become a burden on the US government after entering the United States. There are
There’s been a lot of talk recently in the news about the H-1B visa program. While this special non-immigrant visa isn’t available to everyone, it is a viable option for qualified international professionals to reside and work in the United States. If you’re currently in the country on an H-1B
Introduction In FY2023, 1,173,000 immigrants received green cards, with approximately 64% receiving a green card based on a family relationship with a US citizen or LPR. Congratulations on your decision to start a new life in the US with your spouse! You can sponsor your spouse’s marriage-based green card as
Are you planning to visit Europe in 2025? In the past, many U.S. travelers did not need to worry about getting a visa before they went abroad. However, a major change to European travel for Americans is being implemented by the European Union (EU) soon that will require you to
The United States is tightening its scrutiny on immigration pathways—especially for those holding EB-1A visas, often granted to individuals with “extraordinary abilities.” Recently, several previously approved green card applications are being re-examined, and many could be revoked. What’s Happening? According to immigration attorney Rahul Reddy, dozens of cases—mostly involving Indian
I’m 30 years old and I’m embarrassed to say I have never been able to vote. I’m politically and civically active, but because of my immigration status I’ve never had this right. For most of my adult life, I’ve been an undocumented immigrant. My immigrant story, my American story, is
Introduction Planning to travel to Europe this summer? Learn about the ETIAS travel requirement and how it can impact your travel plans. Having a US passport allows visa-free travel to many European countries. However, now you must apply for travel authorization from the ETIAS before visiting. With this short guide,
