Immigration Blog Articles, News, and Guides from File Right

A new Green Card is good for 10 years from the date it was issued (unless it was a conditional Green Card, see below). You are still considered a legal permanent resident after this time; however, a valid card is necessary to prove your legal status to employers and customs

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, or

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 the process

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). How hard is it to

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The good moral character naturalization provision allows the United States government to conclude whether a green card holder would be a good fit for U.S. citizenship. To verify good moral character, you need to confirm that you are continuing to be a law-abiding individual free of significant offense arrests.  However,

Form N-565 is the application to use if you need a citizenship certificate replacement copy of one of your immigration documents. This form is used mainly by people who are already U.S.  citizens and have previously received their certificates.  You will be required to file Form N-565 with the U.S. Citizenship and

U.S. citizens are also considered to be U.S. nationals. U.S. law defines a national as “a person owing permanent allegiance to a state.” Since citizens owe allegiance to the United States, they are both U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals. However, it’s possible to be a national but NOT a citizen.

When you submit your documents to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it can feel like a huge relief to have completed another stage in the immigration process. However, you are still likely going to be anxious to take the next steps and finish everything up. Upon seeing

When applying for U.S. citizenship, people often get confused with the continuous residence and physical presence requirements. Of course, they deal with the length of time you’re in the United States. But do continuous residence and physical presence vary, similar to the difference between a U.S. citizen and a U.S. national?