Immigration Blog Articles, News, and Guides from File Right

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,

Introduction  In 2024, the US Department of State refused 2,497,104 B1/B2 Visa applications. Are you planning to travel to the US on a B1/B2 visitor visa but unsure what to expect? It is normal for you to feel lost while finalising your travel plans to the US. The US government

Introduction Filing your green card application to become a lawful permanent resident of the US is a significant milestone in every immigrant’s journey. For many, this process presents new challenges, along with the opportunity to work and reside in the US while maintaining a permanent resident status.   If you plan

Introduction There are 85,000 visas available for the H-1B program each fiscal year! For certain specialty occupations, US-based employers and companies can sponsor and temporarily employ foreign workers, bringing them to the US on an H-1B Visa. Like many other visas, there is a specific annual limit on the number

Introduction Do you have an immigration query or question about your USCIS processing time or case status? It might be a good idea to contact USCIS to resolve your queries. If you are confused about how to contact USCIS and the best route or method for your case, this guide

Foreign nationals who live in the United States legally understand how confusing it is to submit paperwork to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To make matters worse, some of their forms have similar names. For example, Forms N-400 and N-600 may appear similar. There is one main difference between

No one enjoys taking a test. The nervousness, the feeling that you haven’t prepared enough, maybe a moment of panic when you’re asked a question… We’re all glad when it’s over. No wonder many immigrants who have green cards don’t apply for US citizenship, because there are tests to pass.

There are many reasons to become a U.S. Citizen—whether it’s the right to vote or the ability to bring your family to the United States. There are many amazing benefits from gaining citizenship that you may not have considered. Here are five of the top reasons to consider becoming a U.S. citizen

The PERM process is a critical step in employment-based green card applications. But if you’re a U.S. employer who is trying to get PERM approval for a foreign worker, determining the right time to start is crucial. Each step involves a strict deadline – and there can be serious consequences