Immigration News Update January 2018
Our immigration system is changing. We got your back if you want to stay informed with the latest on immigration news. Major changes, minor changes...
USCIS Revives DACA After Court Order
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced they will once again be accepting renewal applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. DACA...
What you need to know about the Jan. 9th DACA court ruling
On January 9th United States District Court Judge William Alsup ordered the federal government to continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA...
Do Green Card Holders Need a Visa for Canada?
U.S. permanent residents do not need a visa to travel to Canada. However, you will still need valid travel documents (like a green card and...
Can Green Card Holders Vote?
While U.S. permanent residents enjoy many of the same rights as citizens, voting is not one of them. Green card holders are not permitted to...
DHS Secretary: Immigration plan could include citizenship for DREAMers
The secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said recently the White House is open to discussing a pathway to citizenship for nearly 800,000...
Customer Story: Magalie
Magalie grew up in Haiti and had dreams of coming to the United States. She made her dreams a reality and is now looking forward...
Can Green Card Holders Travel to Canada?
U.S. green card holders (permanent residents) can travel to Canada without a visa. However, you will need a passport. Canada does not require permanent residents...
Are Green Card Holders Resident Aliens?
Generally, U.S. green card holders (permanent residents) are considered “resident aliens.” However, this term is broad and used differently by different government agencies. Resident Alien...
Customer Stories: Elaine R
Elaine didn’t want to hire an attorney to complete her naturalization paperwork because she thought she could do it on her own. She didn’t feel...
Customer Story: Claudia Z
Claudia came to the United States from Colombia nearly 30 years ago. She became a United States citizen but recently need to make a change to...
Are Green Card Holders Eligible for Medicare?
U.S. green card holders are eligible for Medicare. However, how long you’ve lived and worked in the U.S. could affect the type of coverage you...
Customer Story: Klodjana M
Klodjana’s husband dreamed of one day moving to New York City from Albania. For years they tried the green card lottery until one day he won....
Customer Story: Ong Family
The Ong family immigrated to the United States from the Philippines where they said life was hard. Now after 10 years of living in the...
Oath Ceremony
Congratulations! You’re nearly a U.S. citizen. The Oath Ceremony is the final step of the naturalization process. Do you want to know what to expect...
Deportation arrests are on the rise
Immigration and Customs Officers who arrest immigrants for deportation proceedings have picked up 40 percent more people this year compared to last year. The figures...
How To Prepare For The Citizenship Interview
The citizenship interview can be intimidating. But don’t worry—it’s simple to prepare for it. Here’s all the information you need. Need help preparing for your...
Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test
You’ve waited 5 years or more. You’ve completed the N-400 application and you’re ready for the interview. There’s only one thing standing between you and...
When Are Travel Documents Required?
U.S. travel documents allow nonimmigrants and permanent residents to re-enter the country after traveling abroad. Before you leave the country, you should check if a...
I-485 Application Checklist Helps You Apply for a Green Card
The application to apply for a green card is complex, expensive, and long. It also requires you to gather supporting documentation. Knowing exactly which documents...
Judge Rules Trump Must Fund Sanctuary Cities
CALIFORNIA – A federal judge has blocked an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would cut federal funding to cities his administration feels...
Steps to Citizenship
What does it take to become a U.S. citizen? This article outlines the citizenship process in three simple steps. Step 1: Check Your Eligibility The...
Immigration Software: What is it and how can it help you?
The current immigration system in the United States has remained unchanged for decades. The Immigration Reform Act of 1986 was the last significant reform. To...
CA Senators Ask USCIS to Give Fire Victims a Break on Fees
WASHINGTON – Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris (both D-CA) have sent a letter to both the Department of Homeland Security and the united States...
Post Office Fails DACA Recipients, USCIS Does the Right Thing
The New York Times is reporting nearly 100 applications to renew DACA were delayed by the United States Post Office and eventually denied by the...
Tips for Do-It-Yourself U.S. Citizenship
If you’re deciding to complete your U.S. citizenship application on your own there are some very important facts you should know. The goal of most...
What Is Form G-325A?
Form G-325A is a USCIS form that collects biographical information of the applicant. It is a supplemental form that is only required in special cases....
Feds want to strip citizenship from suspected Somali fraudsters
The U.S. Department of Justice has just announced they are seeking to strip the citizenship of four immigrants from Somalia they say obtained that citizenship...
What You Need To Know About Selective Service
If you’re a male living in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 25, you’re required to register for the Selective Service, commonly called...
Trump calls for end of visa lottery
President Donald Trump is renewing calls to end the Diversity Visa Program after reports surfaced that one of the program’s winners was involved in the...
Naturalization applications skyrocket as USCIS backlog grows
The National Partnership for New Americans just released a report that shows the amount of immigrants applying for citizenship is up dramatically. The amount of...
Refugees To See Increased Security Checks by DHS
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security just announced new screening measures for refugees designed to improve national security in the United States. The new...
What to Expect After Filing Form I-130 Petition
It’s tricky enough figuring out which immigration application to use and answering complicated questions to complete it. But what happens next? What should you expect...
Government Begins Tracking Immigrants’ Social Media Use
In September, the Department of Homeland Security released a policy update that would allow the government to monitor the social media accounts of immigrants to...
Man Accused of Stealing Thousands From Immigrants
A 52-year-old man is wanted in connection with several counts of grand theft in the San Jose area after authorities say Noel Tagle Gutierrez ripped...
Immigrant Military Members Receive Increased Scrutiny
The Pentagon is changing the way it accepts immigrant service members in the military by making the screening process much more strict, according to a...
What Is Class of Admission?
Class of Admission is a designation given to nonimmigrants when they enter the country. Generally, it aligns with your initial visa type. Your Class of...
“They Attack the Most Vulnerable,” Catholic Church on Trump’s Immigration Plan
In early October, President Donald Trump sent a letter to members of Congress outlining his priorities for immigration reform. Trump’s proposals include funding for a...
Justice Department Gives Final Warning to Sanctuary Cities
Seven cities or counties have been given a final order by the Department of Justice stating the government believes these areas are not complying with...
Trump Outlines Immigration Priorities, Demands Border Wall and Points Based Immigration
President Donald Trump has sent a letter to members of Congress outlining his administration’s priorities when it comes to immigration reform. According to the letter,...
New changes to I-765, EAD
The USCIS is no longer accepting initial or renewal applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, including the I-765 EAD application. In...
Five Benefits of US Citizenship
Here are five things you’re missing out on because you haven’t become a citizen yet. 1. Bring Your Wife and Kids to the U.S. —...
Another Travel Ban, Another Lawsuit
The American Civil Liberties Union announced October 3rd they have filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban that was announced at the...
Trump Pick for USCIS Top Spot Cleared for the Job
The United States Senate has confirmed the appointment of Lee Francis Cissna as the new director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in...
Surge of Immigration Judges Putting Dent in Case Backlog
The Department of Justice says President Donald Trump’s executive order to put more immigration judges at detention centers has helped clear some of the backlog...
New Conservative DACA Bill Grants Citizenship After 15 Years
Republican Senators have unveiled a more conservative approach to solving what to do with the hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants brought to the...
Customer Story: Eric
Eric says he wanted to further his education in the United States and provide a better future for his family. Listen as he talks about...
Trump’s Latest Travel Ban is Indefinite: What You Need to Know
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has signed yet another executive order restricting travel to the United States from seven countries around the world. The latest...
Where Do I Find My Alien Registration Number
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) assigns an Alien Registration Number to every immigrant. This important number is required on immigration paperwork and...
Customer Story: William
William fled his native Vietnam to escape persecution after the Vietnam War. He tells a harrowing tale of surviving on a small boat an eventually...
Top Reasons Form N-400 Application is Denied
Know before you apply. Here are the top reasons why U.S. citizenship through naturalization applications are rejected or denied. Clerical Errors and other Filing Mistakes...
Trump, Democrats Close to Deal on DACA
According to several news outlets including the Associated Press, top Democratic leaders are close to making a deal with President Donald Trump to create a...
FileRight.com Partners with UNLV Immigration Clinic to Offer Free Help With DACA Renewal Forms
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (Sep. 13, 2017) — Online immigration software company FileRight.com is partnering with the University of Nevada Las Vegas Immigration Clinic to stand...
Reasons Why Green Card Renewal Is Denied
Green card renewal applications can be denied if you are no longer eligible for permanent residence. This could have serious consequences including deportation. However, it’s...
What Are My Options After My DACA Status Expires?
On September 5, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security issued a Memorandum rescinding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Per the terms set forth in...
COMMENTARY: Government Dealt Dehumanizing Blow to DACA Recipients
Dane Macaskill is a contributor to the FileRight blog. In providing a quasi-legal status to the 800,000 undocumented people who received DACA, and then robbing...
Immigration Resources During a Disaster
When mother nature strikes or when wildfires break out it’s important to be ready to act especially if your immigration status depends on it. Wildfires...
Attorney General Announces End of DACA
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the end of the program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The program was created by former President Barack...
Customer Story: Dino
Dino typically does his immigration paperwork on his own but he wanted to make sure his citizenship application was done right. Check out his story...
Immigration Forms Getting Longer Under Trump
According to an article published in the Washington Post, the Donald Trump administration has made immigration more difficult for people seeking to move to the...