Immigration Blog Articles

Reduced Citizenship Application Fee for Low-Income Applicants

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,

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How to Tell the Difference Between Form I-134 and I-864

Many people get Form I-134 and Form I-864 confused, and it’s no wonder! They’re both called Affidavits of Support and are frequently only referred to by their numbers. While both documents allow immigrants to sponsor someone else for citizenship, the difference between them is small—but important. What Is an Affidavit

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Difference Between Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa

A visa is a document that allows a foreigner to enter a country. While a passport serves as international identification, the visa is what gives you permission to enter. Every country has its own visa policies, including not needing one at all. In the U.S., there are two main types

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What Crimes Should You Report to the USCIS on Form N-400?

When applying for citizenship using Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, it is important to always be honest with the USCIS. Trying to keep any information away from the immigration officers could lead to a denial of your application, according to the agency. But do you have to report every single

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How to Apply for a U.S. Tourist Visa (B-2)

A U.S. visa is a passport endorsement that allows you to travel temporarily to the United States. According to the Migration Policy Institute, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) approved approximately four million visas last year, 71% of which went to business travelers and tourists. If you want to travel

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Citizenship Day

Whether gained through birthright or by using Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, U.S. citizenship is distinctive. It bestows special protections, rights, and duties to Americans in exchange for their allegiance to and support of the United States. Most citizens enjoy benefits like freedom of expression, the right to vote, and

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Can I Get a Fee Exemption for N-600?

Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, typically costs $1,170 to file. However, there are some cases in which you can pay less or even nothing at all! Here’s what you need to know to get a fee exemption for Form N-600. How Much Can I Reduce the Fee? It’s

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How to Pay the USCIS Immigrant Fees

Are you thinking about moving to the United States as a legal permanent resident? If so, you will have to pay an immigrant fee unless you meet the exemptions criteria. The fee is used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to process your immigration application and send

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How to Apply For a Student Visa

The United States has thousands of top-quality schools and vocational institutions that attract scholars from all over the world. However, before prospective students can move here to begin their educational journey, they must first successfully apply for a student visa. A student visa is a passport endorsement provided by the

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