When an immigrant wants to become a citizen of the United States, they start by filing an Application for Naturalization, Form N-400. This form is submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), where it is reviewed and either approved or denied. While there are many reasons to become a
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 apply
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
U.S. citizens and green card holders are allowed to petition different relatives. But if you’re considering petitioning a relative for a green card, the process can be daunting. While there are a few ways to get a green card, petitioning a relative typically involves filing USCIS Form I-130. Form I-130, Petition
Do you have a work permit (EAD) that you’re planning to renew? You might benefit from a new rule that gives you temporary work authorization while your work permit renewal application (Form I-765) is pending. This is what you need to know about the new rule, which goes into effect on January 17,
Despite terminating the mandatory military draft on January 27, 1973, the United States still manages a database of eligible men used to furnish “trained and untrained manpower to the Department of Defense” in a national emergency. This means the United States does not maintain a conscripted military, and physically joining
If you live in the United States but don’t yet have permanent resident status, you could run into trouble when you travel to another country and try to return. There is a risk that the U.S. government could bar you from reentry unless you’ve secured prior travel authorization in the
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
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 travel.
After submitting your green card application, you might expect to be done with everything on your end. However, within the next three months, you may receive a request for evidence (RFE) from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Most green card applicants get a request for evidence. While
