Immigration Blog Articles

When Should I File for a New Citizenship Certificate?

A citizenship certificate is a document used to demonstrate you were born on American soil or have a parent who’s a citizen. If any information on your citizenship documents needs to be updated or you lose access to your forms, you have to file for a new certificate using Form

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How Long Will My Child’s Immigration Process Take?

As a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (Green Card holder), you can play a pivotal role in your child’s immigration process. The time his or her immigration will take from start to finish will vary significantly depending on your immigration status and your child’s age, marital status, and current

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EAD: Employment Authorization Card

An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is given to immigrants who are legally eligible to work in the United States while in the country. Some of those immigrants are granted permission to work upon entry but still need the EAD to prove it. The EAD is also known as a work

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Lost or Stolen Green Card

What do you do if you lose your green card? First, don’t panic. Your permanent resident status is still intact, and replacing your green card is a fairly simple process. However, there can be complications for a lost or stolen green card, including fines, jail time, and an inability to

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Green Card Through Marriage

If you are married to a United States citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to apply for a green card. The process can be confusing, especially given the convoluted online application process over at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). There are two basic paths to

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Form N-400 Instructions

Applying for U.S. citizenship means you’ll have to complete Form N-400 from the USCIS. Completing a form sounds simple, right? The truth is that these forms can be challenging to complete accurately, and one little mistake can set you back to square one. Form N-400 is U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

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U.S. Citizenship Test

When you apply for U.S. citizenship, you’re going to need patience and determination. Becoming a citizen isn’t easy, but it can be done with the right preparation beforehand. We provide you with the resources and information you need to get started the right way.  There are plenty of immigrants in

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Adjustment of Status – Explained

Adjustment of status is the legal process that allows foreign nationals to apply for a U.S. permanent resident card, commonly known as a green card. This allows petitioners to apply for a green card without returning to their country of origin to complete visa processing. Matters of U.S. immigration law

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Form I-485 – Explained

The end goal for many U.S. immigrants is the ability to legally live and work in the United States. Many accomplish this through obtaining a permanent resident card, also known as a green card. Applicants must submit Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Immigration paperwork can

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Marriage Green Card Interview: What to Expect

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

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