Immigration Blog Articles

How Can I Get a Green Card for My Parents?

Many immigrants wonder if they can help their parents immigrate to the United States. The simple answer is yes. The USCIS has always had an interest in keeping families together. A great reason for green card holders to get U.S. citizenship is to use that status to help their parents

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How to Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Application

If you’re thinking about completing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, there’s a lot you must consider. First, you should make sure you are eligible to apply for citizenship. Once you determine your eligibility, you can start organizing the documents you’ll need to complete the application. Filing out the U.S. citizenship

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Benefits of U.S. Citizenship

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

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The Difference Between a U.S. Green Card and U.S. Citizenship

Both lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and U.S. citizens enjoy many of the same rights, such as the ability to live permanently and work in the United States. However, U.S. citizens enjoy some important benefits that green card holders do not. FileRight can help guide green card holders through

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8 Common Immigration Mistakes

The United States of America is famous for its acceptance of immigrants from foreign countries. We have a larger immigrant population than any other country. The goal for many immigrants is to obtain a green card, become a U.S. citizen, or gain dual citizenship. The four most common ways to

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How to Become a Naturalized U.S. Citizen

Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen for people who were born a citizen of another country. The process can be long and confusing, but the benefits of citizenship are well worth it. Becoming a citizen through naturalization takes six basic steps. We will explain each step in

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Extend Stay in U.S.

If you are a nonimmigrant and want to extend your stay in the U.S. or change to another nonimmigrant status, you have to file Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. You have to file this form with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  In some instances, you

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Can I Apply for Citizenship With an Expired Green Card?

All permanent residents of the United States are recipients of a green card. These immigrants have the option of continuing to renew their card or become a citizen when eligible. The document typically expires every ten years. You cannot apply for citizenship with an expired green card. When wishing to

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How to Request a U.S. Citizenship Certificate

If you’re already a citizen of the United States and need proof of your status, you can request a U.S. citizenship certificate. The form used to apply for a U.S. citizenship certificate is Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship.  In order to properly file Form N-600, you can follow

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4 Ways to Become a U.S. Citizen

Immigrants around the world have visions of the American dream. Arriving at the land of opportunity is only the first step in a long journey to citizenship. Most immigrants stay in the United States legally by getting a green card (becoming a legal permanent resident). If you are an immigrant,

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