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...
Questions on the Citizenship Test
In order to become a U.S. citizen, you must take the U.S. citizenship test. The test is 2-part: English and U.S. civics. The test is...
Customer Story: Netsanet
Netsanet says she saw other customer stories online and believed that FileRight was the right choice to fill out her citizenship application. Listen to her...
More Visa Holders Will Soon Require Interviews for Green Cards
WASHINGTON – Interviews that at one point had been waived for visa holders looking to receive green cards will soon become mandatory, according to the...
The Naturalization Process
Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. The process can be long and confusing, but the benefits of citizenship are well worth it....
What Is a Naturalized Citizen
There are two types of citizens in the United States: natural-born citizens and naturalized citizens. Natural-born citizens are born in the United States. This is...
U.S. Planning to Sanction Countries that Refuse Deportations
WASHINGTON – According to a CNN report the Trump Administration will soon issue visa sanctions if countries do not take back foreign nationals who are...
Customer Story: Conor
Conor’s parents brought him to the United States before he could walk or talk. He grew up undocumented but saw an opportunity with former President...
TPS Immigrants Eligible for Permanent Residency, Despite Illegal Entry
The number of green cards available for Temporary Protected Status immigrants has been significantly expanded in certain states. Due to recent court rulings, immigrants with...
Customer Story: Duan C
Duan’s children served as her motivation to fill out her citizenship application. Listen to her story. https://d1q9fbkwhm71k2.cloudfront.net/FR/Blog/customerstory/DuanWBug.mp4 Our customers consistently say that FileRight gives them...
What Happens If DACA Ends?
President Donald Trump has said that DACA recipients can “Rest easy” but the program is being threatened by a group of states who have told...
Even the Beatles had Immigration Trouble
As part of its A-Files of interest, the USCIS has released immigration documents pertaining to visits to the United States made by Beatles legend George...
Customer Story: Chand P
Chand was sponsored to come to the United States by his two American children. As he got older he realized he wanted to spend more...
Cortez Masto Promises to Continue Fight for DACA and Immigration Reform
LAS VEGAS, NV – Democratic Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto was the keynote speaker for a celebration in Las Vegas celebrating the fifth anniversary of...
Program to Help Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Partially Terminated
NEW YORK – The Department of Homeland Security ends a program that gave minors fleeing violence in Central America an opportunity to come to the...