FileRight Immigration Blog

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 documents are essentially your permits for world […]

The United States offers several ways for foreign nationals to live and work in the U.S. legally. Many immigrants who come to the United States plan to eventually become citizens. The path to citizenship is long and complicated, but it can be incredibly rewarding. While permanent resident status has several advantages, the U.S. citizenship benefits

When an immigrant wants to become a citizen of the United States, they start by filing an Application for Naturalization, Form N-400. This form is submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), where it is reviewed and either approved or denied. While there are many reasons to become a U.S. citizen, the path to

You may have heard the terms DACA, DREAM Act, and DREAMers on the news frequently. Since 2012, these terms have been used interchangeably by various media personalities and in general conversation. Unfortunately, this causes confusion between the two different terms. To understand the difference between DACA and the DREAM Act, you’ll need to first learn

Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization typically requires that an immigrant take and pass a set of tests. However, an immigrant who applies for naturalization can skip the English portion of the U.S. citizenship test under certain circumstances. You must meet specific requirements to be eligible for an English test exemption. Depending on your age and the amount of

After having a green card for five years, you may be able to apply for U.S. citizenship. FileRight explains eligibility and an exception to the five-year rule.

The high cost of filing the U.S. citizenship application, Form N-400, may give you second thoughts about applying for naturalization. Fortunately, applicants that demonstrate financial need can qualify to pay discounted rates, or even no filing fee, to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when they apply.  The reduced fee, or partial fee waiver, is available

If you are not yet a permanent resident and need to cross U.S. borders or wish to bring a spouse-to-be into the country, you have some paperwork ahead of you.  It’s likely to be a long and complicated process anytime you deal with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). There are numerous confusing forms, and the

A foreign national can obtain a permanent resident card, also known as a green card, by marrying a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Applicants must prove their marriage is authentic. The final step in the naturalization process involves a marriage green card interview with U.S. Immigration. The thought of sitting down with an interviewing

One of the stumbling blocks many immigrants face when applying to become a United States citizen is understanding citizenship fees. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires immigrants and sponsors to pay these fees to process applications. But how much is the citizenship application fee, and what other fees should you expect?  How